Crime Rate in High Furness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Furness

The total recorded crimes in High Furness, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Furness crime rate of 130.55 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 High Furness, encompassing approximately 76 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
High Furness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Wray with total crimes: 2
  • Kirkby-In-Furness with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is High Furness?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, High Furness demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 114 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Furness recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

    • In 2023, High Furness had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 96 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Furness recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Lakeland, High Furness has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

High Furness Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the High Furness has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 130.55 ranking 15th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total High Furness crimes were 114. The crime rate of High Furness in 2024 was 1488.25 (year) or 124.02 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Furness were around 96 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1253.26 (year) or 104.44 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Furness)CrimesRank (High Furness)CrimesRank (High Furness)
Ulverston59 41,049 1996 1
Kendal Strickland and Fell81 1980 2864 2
Grange and Cartmel74 2622 4528 4
Windermere and Ambleside63 3752 3572 3
Kendal Nether47 7620 5512 5
Kendal Highgate57 5529 7419 6
Kendal South40 8536 6340 7
Levens and Crooklands49 6475 9241 11
Coniston and Hawkshead38 9482 8328 8
Bowness and Lyth35 10376 10326 9
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale25 11355 11278 10
Kent Estuary23 12282 12142 12
Upper Kent15 13189 13132 13
Kendal Castle9 16167 14118 14
Low Furness13 14129 15108 15
Burton and Holme2 17115 1675 17

High Furness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations High Furness in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the High Furness postcode area is presented below.

1. Castle Wray (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Kirkby-In-Furness (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sheriff Well Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kiln Bank Cross (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Seg Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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