What is the crime rate in Barrow-in-Furness? 97 crimes per 1,000 residents
Barrow-in-Furness had 6,509 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 97 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime rose 3.0% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 6,509
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- +3.0%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Barrow-in-FurnessWhat are the most common crimes in Barrow-in-Furness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Barrow-in-Furness, with 3,221 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (48 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 6 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesAbove England and Wales | 48 per 1,000 |
| Public orderAbove England and Wales | 11 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 11 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 7.3 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 5.0 per 1,000 |
| DrugsAbove England and Wales | 4.3 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 3.2 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeAbove England and Wales | 2.7 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.7 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsAbove England and Wales | 1.6 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.9 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.3 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Barrow-in-Furness?
Crime rose 3.0% on the previous 12 months. 6,509 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 6,317 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Barrow-in-Furness has the lowest crime rate?
Askam and Ireleth has the lowest crime rate of the 2 areas of Barrow-in-Furness, at 33 crimes per 1,000 residents. Dalton Town with Newton has the highest, at 70. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askam and IrelethLow | 33 | Low | £256,028 |
| Dalton Town with NewtonHigh | 70 | High | £172,068 |
How does crime in Barrow-in-Furness compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Barrow-in-Furness compared with the 2 nearest other areas in Westmorland and Furness.
Barrow-in-Furness vs South Lakeland
- Barrow-in-Furness
- 97 per 1,000
- South Lakeland
- 57 per 1,000
Open comparison
Barrow-in-Furness vs Eden
- Barrow-in-Furness
- 97 per 1,000
- Eden
- 59 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is Barrow-in-Furness a safe place to live?
Barrow-in-Furness had 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 3.0% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Barrow-in-Furness?
Police recorded 420 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Barrow-in-Furness in the 12 months to August 2026, or 6.2 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Barrow-in-Furness?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Barrow-in-Furness.
- What is the average house price in Barrow-in-Furness?
- When did average house prices in Barrow-in-Furness reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Barrow-in-Furness?
- What type of properties are sold in Barrow-in-Furness?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Barrow-in-Furness?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Barrow-in-Furness?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Barrow-in-Furness?
- How do Barrow-in-Furness house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 18:30 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Barrow-in-Furness dataset covers 2,538 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.