LA14 5QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA14 5QX

LA14 5QX, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.40 per 1,000 population. This LA14 5QX 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 5QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA14 5QX, encompassing approximately 5178 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA14 5QX area, explore the LA14 5QX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-11.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

LA14 5QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Keith Street with total crimes: 4

LA14 5QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.40-11.67%
Criminal damage and arson1210.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.32-29.41%
Drugs102.3225.00%
Shoplifting71.93-12.50%
Public order71.35-65.00%
Other theft41.35-42.86%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Possession of weapons30.58200.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6026.07-26.83%
Public order2011.5942.86%
Anti-social behaviour173.8630.77%
Criminal damage and arson93.2850.00%
Drugs81.74-11.11%
Shoplifting81.54100.00%
Other theft71.5475.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Other crime10.39-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8227.4230.16%
Public order1415.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.70-31.58%
Drugs92.51-30.77%
Other crime61.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.16-33.33%
Shoplifting41.16-20.00%
Other theft40.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 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 offences6326.266.78%
Anti-social behaviour1912.1726.67%
Drugs133.6762.50%
Public order102.51-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.93125.00%
Other theft81.7460.00%
Shoplifting51.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5923.7513.46%
Anti-social behaviour1511.39-21.05%
Public order132.90116.67%
Drugs82.51-38.46%
Shoplifting51.54-16.67%
Other theft50.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-71.43%
Burglary40.7733.33%
Possession of weapons30.7750.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.17-22.39%
Anti-social behaviour1910.0426.67%
Criminal damage and arson143.671300.00%
Drugs132.70160.00%
Public order62.510.00%
Shoplifting61.1620.00%
Burglary31.16-25.00%
Other theft20.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6722.0113.56%
Anti-social behaviour1512.94-6.25%
Public order62.90-25.00%
Other theft61.1650.00%
Shoplifting51.16-16.67%
Drugs50.97-16.67%
Burglary40.970.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-93.75%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5923.95-11.94%
Anti-social behaviour1611.39-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson163.09300.00%
Public order83.09166.67%
Shoplifting61.54-25.00%
Drugs61.16-14.29%
Burglary41.16-42.86%
Other theft40.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6726.2615.52%
Anti-social behaviour2112.94-4.55%
Shoplifting84.0614.29%
Burglary71.5416.67%
Drugs71.35-46.15%
Other theft61.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Other crime40.77100.00%
Public order30.77-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5827.23-15.94%
Anti-social behaviour2211.20-15.38%
Drugs134.25116.67%
Public order92.510.00%
Other theft81.74166.67%
Shoplifting71.54133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.35-45.45%
Burglary61.16200.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Possession of weapons30.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Other crime20.39-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6927.6111.29%
Anti-social behaviour2613.32-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson115.02-54.17%
Public order92.12-18.18%
Drugs61.7420.00%
Vehicle crime61.1650.00%
Possession of weapons41.160.00%
Shoplifting30.77-78.57%
Other theft30.58-75.00%
Other crime30.58-25.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6234.7631.91%
Anti-social behaviour3611.9756.52%
Criminal damage and arson246.9520.00%
Shoplifting144.63133.33%
Other theft122.70200.00%
Public order112.3237.50%
Drugs52.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Other crime40.770.00%
Burglary40.77-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4724.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson204.440.00%
Public order83.860.00%
Burglary71.540.00%
Shoplifting61.350.00%
Drugs61.160.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 202414
March 20241
February 202416
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202324
September 202320

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202413
May 20248
April 202413
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 798 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202460
July 202482
June 202463
May 202459
April 202452
March 202467
February 202459
January 202467
December 202358
November 202369
October 202362
September 202347

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202413
June 202419
May 202415
April 202419
March 202415
February 202416
January 202421
December 202322
November 202326
October 202336
September 202323

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA14 5QX 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
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Keith Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fenton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Forshaw Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coulton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whittaker Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. William Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Arnside Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whitehead Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Barrow-In-Furness
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wallace Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Dundonald Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Rodney Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Vernon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grange Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Robert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silverdale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Manchester Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Buccleuch Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Keyes Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Anson Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Collingwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Cartmel Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Allison Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1