Crime Rate in Old Barrow and Hindpool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool

The total recorded crimes in Old Barrow and Hindpool, Barrow-in-Furness, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Barrow and Hindpool crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Old Barrow and Hindpool, encompassing approximately 56,256 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Old Barrow and Hindpool Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dundee Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Old Barrow and Hindpool?

To understand the safety of Old Barrow and Hindpool, we need to analyze Old Barrow and Hindpool crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barrow-in-Furness:

    • In 2024, Old Barrow and Hindpool reported a higher crime volume than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 3,669 crimes compared to 1,106. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Barrow and Hindpool witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Old Barrow and Hindpool experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 3,006 crimes compared to 880. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Barrow and Hindpool witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barrow-in-Furness, Old Barrow and Hindpool has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Old Barrow and Hindpool Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Old Barrow and Hindpool has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 2th out of 6 in the Barrow-in-Furness, UK

In 2024, the total Old Barrow and Hindpool crimes were 3,669. The crime rate of Old Barrow and Hindpool in 2024 was 65.22 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Barrow and Hindpool were around 3,006 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.43 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)
Hawcoat and Newbarns1 1696 4549 5
Ormsgill and ParksideNA NA1,169 2831 2
Risedale and RoosecoteNA NA1,028 3731 3
Walney IslandNA NA617 5589 4
Dalton NorthNA NA277 7247 6
Dalton SouthNA NA288 6208 7

Old Barrow and Hindpool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 111 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (131 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 163 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (280 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 202427
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202425
September 202430
August 202436
July 202434
June 202496
May 202430

A total of 306 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202534
December 202430
November 202431
October 202421
September 202438
August 202420
July 202427
June 202458
May 202418

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 20259
December 202419
November 202410
October 202412
September 202415
August 202415
July 202414
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202520
December 202426
November 202430
October 202429
September 202421
August 202429
July 202430
June 202448
May 202430

A total of 1368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025111
January 202589
December 2024113
November 2024115
October 2024133
September 2024131
August 2024117
July 2024163
June 2024280
May 2024116

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
December 202415
November 202411
October 202414
September 202416
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202525
December 202417
November 202428
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423
July 202415
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Old Barrow and Hindpool in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Barrow and Hindpool postcode area is presented below.

1. Dundee Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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