LA14 1HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA14 1HS

LA14 1HS, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.59 per 1,000 population. This LA14 1HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA14 postcode area, which has experienced 439 crimes and a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA14 1HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA14 1HS, encompassing approximately 4400 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA14 1HS area, explore the LA14 1HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-17.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)

LA14 1HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 7

LA14 1HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6131.59-17.57%
Criminal damage and arson1913.8635.71%
Anti-social behaviour144.32-39.13%
Drugs93.18-25.00%
Other theft92.0550.00%
Shoplifting82.05-52.94%
Public order61.82-68.42%
Bicycle theft41.36300.00%
Burglary30.91-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7440.45-23.71%
Anti-social behaviour2316.8243.75%
Public order195.2311.76%
Shoplifting174.32240.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.8627.27%
Drugs123.18140.00%
Burglary72.73250.00%
Other theft61.5950.00%
Possession of weapons31.3650.00%
Other crime20.68-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9737.9549.23%
Public order1722.0488.89%
Anti-social behaviour163.866.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.6457.14%
Shoplifting52.50-37.50%
Drugs51.14-64.29%
Other crime51.1425.00%
Other theft41.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-57.14%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6532.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.77-6.25%
Drugs143.4127.27%
Public order93.18-30.77%
Shoplifting82.0533.33%
Other theft81.8260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.82-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.59250.00%
Possession of weapons41.590.00%
Other crime40.91-20.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6532.273.17%
Anti-social behaviour1614.77-15.79%
Public order133.64116.67%
Drugs112.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.50-55.56%
Shoplifting61.8220.00%
Other crime51.36150.00%
Other theft51.1466.67%
Possession of weapons41.14300.00%
Burglary30.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6330.221.61%
Anti-social behaviour1914.3235.71%
Criminal damage and arson184.32260.00%
Drugs94.0980.00%
Public order62.05-50.00%
Burglary51.3625.00%
Shoplifting51.140.00%
Other theft31.14-70.00%
Other crime20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6227.95-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour1414.09-26.32%
Public order123.189.09%
Other theft102.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-54.55%
Shoplifting51.14-16.67%
Drugs51.14-28.57%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Other crime40.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7032.047.69%
Anti-social behaviour1915.9111.76%
Public order114.32175.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.5022.22%
Drugs72.50-12.50%
Other theft61.590.00%
Shoplifting61.36-33.33%
Other crime51.3666.67%
Burglary31.14-57.14%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6530.00-5.80%
Anti-social behaviour1714.77-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.86-25.00%
Shoplifting92.05-10.00%
Drugs82.05-55.56%
Burglary71.82-12.50%
Other theft61.59-25.00%
Public order41.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Other crime30.68-25.00%
Robbery10.68-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6940.0016.95%
Anti-social behaviour3015.68-21.05%
Drugs186.8280.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.09-25.00%
Shoplifting102.73100.00%
Other theft82.270.00%
Burglary81.82300.00%
Public order51.82-54.55%
Possession of weapons51.14-16.67%
Robbery51.140.00%
Other crime41.14300.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5936.81-14.49%
Anti-social behaviour3813.41-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson168.64-33.33%
Public order113.6410.00%
Drugs102.5066.67%
Other theft82.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons61.82200.00%
Vehicle crime61.36200.00%
Shoplifting51.36-61.54%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6944.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour4615.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson2410.450.00%
Shoplifting135.450.00%
Other theft122.950.00%
Public order102.730.00%
Drugs62.270.00%
Other crime41.360.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 819 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202474
July 202497
June 202465
May 202465
April 202463
March 202462
February 202470
January 202465
December 202369
November 202359
October 202369

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20245
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202318
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 202418
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 202312
November 202316
October 202324

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202416
June 202415
May 202416
April 202419
March 202414
February 202419
January 202417
December 202330
November 202338
October 202346

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202417
June 20249
May 202413
April 20246
March 202412
February 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA14 1HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Burlington Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Wesley Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ramsden Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Storey Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Keith Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Field Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Forshaw Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coulton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Arnside Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smeaton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Stark Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hope Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Penrith Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wallace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grange Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Robert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thompson Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rawlinson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Silverdale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Manchester Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Buccleuch Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Florence Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Derry Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1