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WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cumbria Constabulary Police

Crime in Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness

Comprehensive safety analysis for Walney Island, localized within Barrow-in-Furness.

Total Crimes

38
trending_down -19.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.01per 1k
trending_up +8.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,520

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Public Order5
Other Crime4
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Oak Head Road Map
Other crime: 2Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
 4
On or near Hastings Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
 3
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 2
 2
On or near Littlestone Close Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
 2
On or near Ramsgate Crescent Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
 2
On or near Orion Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1
On or near Eamont Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
 1
On or near French Street Map
Other theft: 1
 1
On or near Humber Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
 1
On or near Bristol Street Map
Public order: 1
 1

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Safety comparison within Barrow-in-Furness district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Barrow-in-Furness

City Average

89.93per 1k

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Local Policing

Barrow Island and Walney

Cumbria Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Road Safety

Issued: 14 May 2026

Status Update

PC Herron, the local beat officer, has been working hard to tackle reports of antisocial, dangerous and undocumented driving. On 10th January an operation was run across Walney and Barrow Island where approximately 70 vehicles were stopped, resulting in 2 offences being prosecuted, 2 vehicles being seized and numerous drug/breath tests being taken.

This operation was run again on 21st March, with two offences being prosecuted.

On 22nd March a male was arrested for being over the proscribed limit.

On 30th March an offroad bike was seized with the rider being reported for offences.

On 1st May a male was arrested for failing to provide a specimen of breath.

On 20th May speed enforcement work was carried out on Michaelson Road.

He has also worked with Westmorland & Furness Council to support School Street Initiatives around Barrow Island Community School and Bram Longstaffe Nursery.

PCSO Thomas and Sykes have been carrying out regular high visibility patrol activity around both Walney and Barrow Island in order to gather intelligence relating to the unlawful use of offroad bikes.

They have also been working alongside the local primary schools "Mini Police" in order to educate drivers about speeding issues in the local area.

Actioned: 26 May 2026

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