Crime Rate in Low Furness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Low Furness

The total recorded crimes in Low Furness, South Lakeland, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Low Furness crime rate of 9.75 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 Low Furness, encompassing approximately 1,332 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Low Furness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirk Flatt with total crimes: 2
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Coast Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Low Furness?

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

  • Relative to South Lakeland:

    • In 2024, Low Furness demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Lakeland average, with 129 crimes compared to 457.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Low Furness recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

    • In 2023, Low Furness had fewer crimes than the South Lakeland average, with 108 crimes compared to 357. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Low Furness recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the South Lakeland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Low Furness Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Low Furness has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 9.75 ranking 14th out of 16 in the South Lakeland, UK

In 2024, the total Low Furness crimes were 129. The crime rate of Low Furness in 2024 was 96.77 (year) or 8.06 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Low Furness were around 108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.02 (year) or 6.75 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Lakeland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Low Furness)CrimesRank (Low Furness)CrimesRank (Low 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
High Furness10 15114 1796 16
Burton and Holme2 17115 1675 17

Low 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 202418
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Low Furness in July 2025

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

1. Kirk Flatt (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coast Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. St Mary'S Garth (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Low House Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ulverston Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Hen Parrock Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Moorgarth (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Orchard Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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