LA14 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA14 2EX

LA14 2EX, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.53 per 1,000 population. This LA14 2EX 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 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA14 2EX, encompassing approximately 3038 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA14 2EX area, explore the LA14 2EX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

LA14 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 7

LA14 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4736.53-6.00%
Criminal damage and arson1515.4715.38%
Anti-social behaviour124.94-45.45%
Shoplifting73.95-61.11%
Drugs72.30-30.00%
Other theft72.3075.00%
Public order62.30-57.14%
Bicycle theft41.97300.00%
Burglary21.32-60.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5045.75-36.71%
Anti-social behaviour2216.4646.67%
Shoplifting187.2463.64%
Public order145.927.69%
Criminal damage and arson134.6130.00%
Drugs104.28233.33%
Burglary53.29150.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Possession of weapons11.32-50.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7947.3954.90%
Anti-social behaviour1526.0050.00%
Public order134.94160.00%
Shoplifting114.2822.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.62100.00%
Other theft33.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-25.00%
Drugs30.99-75.00%
Other crime30.99-25.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.20-7.27%
Drugs1216.7871.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.950.00%
Shoplifting93.2928.57%
Other theft62.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-16.67%
Public order51.65-28.57%
Other crime41.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.32100.00%
Possession of weapons21.32-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5537.191.85%
Anti-social behaviour1018.10-47.37%
Shoplifting73.2940.00%
Public order72.3016.67%
Drugs72.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.30-62.50%
Other crime51.97150.00%
Possession of weapons41.65300.00%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Burglary20.66-60.00%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5438.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.7772.73%
Criminal damage and arson166.25220.00%
Public order65.27-40.00%
Drugs51.97150.00%
Burglary51.6566.67%
Shoplifting51.65-28.57%
Other theft31.65-70.00%
Other crime20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5435.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.77-35.29%
Other theft103.62100.00%
Public order103.2966.67%
Shoplifting73.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.30-37.50%
Other crime41.650.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Drugs20.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5436.2014.89%
Anti-social behaviour1717.7741.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.590.00%
Shoplifting72.63-30.00%
Public order62.3050.00%
Other theft51.9766.67%
Drugs41.65-42.86%
Other crime41.32100.00%
Burglary21.32-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4732.91-12.96%
Anti-social behaviour1215.47-53.85%
Shoplifting103.95-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.29-20.00%
Drugs72.63-58.82%
Burglary42.30-33.33%
Public order41.320.00%
Other theft31.32-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5449.048.00%
Anti-social behaviour2617.77-31.58%
Drugs178.56142.86%
Shoplifting145.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.61-37.50%
Other theft73.29-12.50%
Burglary62.30200.00%
Other crime41.97300.00%
Public order41.32-63.64%
Possession of weapons31.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Robbery20.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.71-5.66%
Anti-social behaviour3816.46-19.15%
Criminal damage and arson1612.51-20.00%
Public order115.2737.50%
Other theft83.6214.29%
Drugs72.63133.33%
Shoplifting62.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons51.97150.00%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5351.6720.45%
Anti-social behaviour4717.44123.81%
Criminal damage and arson2015.47100.00%
Shoplifting126.5871.43%
Public order83.95-27.27%
Other theft72.63133.33%
Drugs32.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.66-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2114.480.00%
Public order116.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.620.00%
Shoplifting73.290.00%
Burglary52.300.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202416
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202316
October 202320
September 202310

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202415
June 202410
May 202410
April 202419
March 202411
February 202417
January 202412
December 202326
November 202338
October 202347
September 202321

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20231

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 20236
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 692 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202450
July 202479
June 202451
May 202455
April 202454
March 202454
February 202454
January 202447
December 202354
November 202350
October 202353
September 202344

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 202317
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202413
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2EX 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
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Field Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Forshaw Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Arnside Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Smeaton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stark Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hope Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Penrith Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harrison Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wallace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grange Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Robert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rawlinson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Silverdale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Michaelson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Geneva Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Penrith Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Drugs1