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 279 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Barrow-in-Furness in 2021 was 99 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Cumbria's overall crime rate, coming in 30% higher than the Cumbria rate of 69 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Barrow-in-Furness is the 49th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 583rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2021, 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. November 2021 was also a bad month for Barrow-in-Furness residents, when it was Cumbria's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 24 crimes at a rate of 0.43 per 1,000 residents. Barrow-in-Furness recorded 14 reports of drugs during August 2021, making its crime rate of 0.25 the worst for drugs in Cumbria that month.
The most common crimes in Barrow-in-Furness are violence and sexual offences, with 2,852 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 52. This is 4.4% higher than 2020's figure of 2,727 offences and a difference of 2.27 from 2020's crime rate of 49. Barrow-in-Furness's least common crime is theft from the person, with 11 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 36% from 2020's figure of 15 crimes.
Second Most Dangerous
Medium-Sized Towns, Cumbria
48% higher, regional crime rate
North West
26% higher, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Barrow-in-Furness is 48% higher than the North West and 26% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Barrow-in-Furness represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 | 5,451 |
| 2020 | 94 | 5,187 |
| 2019 | 107 | 5,926 |
| 2018 | 101 | 5,576 |
| 2017 | 78 | 4,316 |
| 2016 | 75 | 4,137 |
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| Barrow-in-Furness | Cumbria | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,324 | 23.96 | 8,169 | 16.34 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 44 | 0.80 | 193 | 0.39 | 51% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 216 | 3.91 | 1,379 | 2.76 | 29% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 708 | 12.81 | 4,651 | 9.30 | 27% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 176 | 3.18 | 1,033 | 2.07 | 35% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 81 | 1.47 | 640 | 1.28 | 13% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 326 | 5.90 | 2,377 | 4.75 | 19% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 44 | 0.80 | 232 | 0.46 | 42% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 698 | 12.63 | 4,332 | 8.66 | 31% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.42 | 146 | 0.29 | 31% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 3.64 | 1,615 | 3.23 | 11% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 11 | 0.20 | 92 | 0.18 | 10% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 71 | 1.28 | 729 | 1.46 | 14% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,852 | 51.61 | 16,893 | 33.79 | 35% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal | 1,647 | 55.51 | 78% safer |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 5,451 | 98.64 | - |
| Workington | 3,278 | 126.63 | 22% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Malton Crescent | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Other crime | On or near Hardwick Street | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Cumbria View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bridgegate Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Maylands Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Clifford Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Storey Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Powerful Street | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Dundonald Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Kent Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Consett Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Keyes Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Grantley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Forge Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Other crime | On or near Keith Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Abercorn Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Leeds Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Park Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 33 | 24 | 29 | 24 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.62 | 0.83 | 0.62 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 4.3 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.69 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Public Order | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.45 | 0.65 | 0.34 | 0.42 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.27 | 0.20 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 51 | 56 | 49 | 52 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Barrow-in-Furness that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| 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 |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 147% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 99% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 47% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 20% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 10% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 9% safer |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 98.64 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 12% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 25% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 35% more dangerous |
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 | 799 | 107 | Third |
| Barrow Central | 1,649 | 250 | First |
| Hawcoat & Furness Abbey | 340 | 45 | Seventh |
| Orsmgill & Hindpool | 917 | 141 | Second |
| Parkside | 518 | 79 | Fifth |
| Roose | 316 | 41 | Eighth |
| Walney Island North | 392 | 58 | Sixth |
| Walney Island South & Barrow Island | 520 | 84 | Fourth |
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 (64) | Barrow Central (386) |
| Bicycle Theft | Roose (2) | Barrow Central (15) |
| Burglary | Walney Island North (8) | Barrow Central (78) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Roose (35) | Barrow Central (208) |
| Drugs | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (3) | Barrow Central (59) |
| Other Crime | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (1) | Barrow Central (28) |
| Other Theft | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (12) | Barrow Central (93) |
| Possession of Weapons | Roose (3) | Walney Island South & Barrow Island (9) |
| Public Order | Roose (38) | Barrow Central (192) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Walney Island South & Barrow Island (1) | Barrow Central (11) |
| Shoplifting | Hawcoat & Furness Abbey (3) | Orsmgill & Hindpool (85) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Abbotsmead & Salthouse (1) | Parkside (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Roose (3) | Barrow Central (19) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Roose (186) | Barrow Central (881) |
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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