Barrow-in-Furness Crime Overview
Barrow-in-Furness is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Cumbria, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Cumbria's 287 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Barrow-in-Furness in 2020 was 94 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Cumbria's overall crime rate, coming in 29% higher than the Cumbria rate of 66 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Barrow-in-Furness is the 52nd most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 623rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2020, Barrow-in-Furness had the worst crime rate in Cumbria for bicycle theft, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.11 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Barrow-in-Furness residents, when it was Cumbria's most dangerous area for drugs, recording 17 crimes at a rate of 0.31 per 1,000 residents. Barrow-in-Furness recorded 7 reports of possession of weapons during September 2020, making its crime rate of 0.13 the worst for possession of weapons in Cumbria that month.
The most common crimes in Barrow-in-Furness are violence and sexual offences, with 2,727 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 49. This is 13% lower than 2019's figure of 3,068 offences and a difference of 6.18 from 2019's crime rate of 56. Barrow-in-Furness's least common crime is theft from the person, with 15 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 27% from 2019's figure of 19 crimes.
Compare Barrow-in-Furness to other towns and cities
See how Barrow-in-Furness shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Barrow-in-Furness and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Barrow-in-Furness Crime Map
Crime in Barrow-in-Furness Compared To Cumbria
Summary of Crimes in Barrow-in-Furness This Year
| Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,598 | 28.92 | 9,799 | 19.60 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 34 | 0.62 | 207 | 0.41 | 34% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 172 | 3.11 | 1,645 | 3.29 | 6% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 693 | 12.54 | 4,727 | 9.45 | 25% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 153 | 2.77 | 1,022 | 2.04 | 26% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 94 | 1.70 | 655 | 1.31 | 23% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 236 | 4.27 | 2,201 | 4.40 | 3.0% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 38 | 0.69 | 256 | 0.51 | 26% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 646 | 11.69 | 4,143 | 8.29 | 29% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.34 | 110 | 0.22 | 35% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 292 | 5.28 | 1,608 | 3.22 | 39% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 15 | 0.27 | 88 | 0.18 | 33% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 68 | 1.23 | 808 | 1.62 | 32% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,727 | 49.34 | 15,747 | 31.49 | 36% more dangerous |
Barrow-in-Furness Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal | 1,977 | 66.63 | 41% safer |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 5,187 | 93.86 | - |
| Workington | 3,027 | 116.94 | 20% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Barrow-in-Furness
View crime percentage over time forBarrow-in-Furness Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 38 | 33 | 24 | 29 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.1 | 0.62 | 0.83 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.74 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.69 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.1 | 9 | 10 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.27 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 33 | 51 | 56 | 49 | Getting worse |
Changes In Barrow-in-Furness's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Barrow-in-Furness's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Barrow-in-Furness that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Park | 6 | - | 3 | - | 5 | 9 | 16 |
| Hawcoat Park | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.27 |
| The Willie Horne Gardens | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Comparing Barrow-in-Furness to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 39% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 21% safer |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 13% safer |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 9% safer |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 9% safer |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 93.86 | - |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 3.7% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 9% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 29% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 32% more dangerous |
Crime in Barrow-in-Furness's Neighbourhoods
Barrow Central is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Barrow-in-Furness, followed by Orsmgill & Hindpool in second place, and Abbotsmead & Salthouse as the third most dangerous area. Barrow-in-Furness's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Hawcoat & Furness Abbey, Roose, and Walney Island North.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsmead & Salthouse | 726 | 97 | Third |
| Barrow Central | 1,557 | 236 | First |
| Hawcoat & Furness Abbey | 375 | 50 | Seventh |
| Orsmgill & Hindpool | 920 | 142 | Second |
| Parkside | 395 | 60 | Fifth |
| Roose | 277 | 36 | Eighth |
| Walney Island North | 374 | 55 | Sixth |
| Walney Island South & Barrow Island | 563 | 91 | Fourth |
Barrow-in-Furness Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Barrow-in-Furness for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Roose (89) | Barrow Central (462) |
| Bicycle Theft | Walney Island North (1) | Orsmgill & Hindpool (13) |
| Burglary | Roose (12) | Barrow Central (60) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (40) | Barrow Central (213) |
| Drugs | Walney Island North (6) | Barrow Central (51) |
| Other Crime | Roose (6) | Barrow Central (29) |
| Other Theft | Roose (10) | Barrow Central (67) |
| Possession of Weapons | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (1) | Orsmgill & Hindpool (10) |
| Public Order | Roose (30) | Barrow Central (181) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Abbotsmead & Salthouse (2) | Barrow Central (8) |
| Shoplifting | Walney Island North (2) | Orsmgill & Hindpool (105) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Abbotsmead & Salthouse (1) | Orsmgill & Hindpool (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (3) | Barrow Central (19) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Roose (150) | Barrow Central (817) |
Crime in Barrow-in-Furness During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Barrow-in-Furness change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Barrow-in-Furness saw a 200% increase in bicycle theft. Barrow-in-Furness saw a large fall in possession of weapons during March, when it fell by 89% compared to March in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Barrow-in-Furness's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +20% | +13% | +70% | +6% | +22% | +14% | +28% | +69% | +41% | +19% |
| Bicycle Theft | +100% | +25% | +50% | -50% | -43% | -50% | +200% | +200% | -67% | - |
| Burglary | -68% | -30% | -50% | -43% | -27% | -45% | -38% | -46% | +40% | -62% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -26% | -25% | -55% | -21% | +46% | -24% | -3% | +48% | -29% | -15% |
| Drugs | -50% | -53% | +92% | +56% | +30% | +38% | - | -20% | - | +42% |
| Other Crime | -65% | -63% | -20% | -45% | +50% | -22% | -14% | +10% | -33% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -47% | -62% | -17% | -65% | -3% | -47% | -3% | -37% | -41% | -48% |
| Possession of Weapons | -89% | -75% | -36% | -50% | -40% | -43% | +75% | - | +100% | +25% |
| Public Order | +7% | -29% | +67% | +15% | +5% | +52% | -26% | - | -23% | +51% |
| Robbery | - | - | +50% | - | - | -40% | - | +100% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -66% | -4% | -74% | -53% | -57% | +76% | +177% | - | +25% | -22% |
| Theft From the Person | +100% | - | - | -75% | -75% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -76% | +100% | +25% | -88% | -67% | -83% | -29% | -13% | +40% | -22% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -43% | -37% | 0% | -16% | +31% | +14% | -13% | -25% | -29% | -14% |
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Barrow-in-Furness's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021