WORDSWORTH STREET, LA14 5RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA14 5RF

WORDSWORTH STREET, LA14 5RF, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.88 per 1,000 population. This LA14 5RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA14 postcode area, which has experienced 399 crimes and a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA14 5RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA14 5RF, encompassing approximately 5113 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-37.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

LA14 5RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Granville Street with total crimes: 8

WORDSWORTH STREET, LA14 5RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4922.88-37.18%
Public order209.5853.85%
Anti-social behaviour163.9145.45%
Criminal damage and arson93.1328.57%
Drugs71.76-36.36%
Other theft51.370.00%
Other crime30.98-50.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7826.7921.88%
Public order1315.2518.18%
Anti-social behaviour112.54-47.62%
Drugs112.15-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-30.00%
Other crime61.37100.00%
Other theft51.17-37.50%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6426.9912.28%
Anti-social behaviour2112.5250.00%
Drugs134.1162.50%
Public order112.54-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.15233.33%
Other theft81.96166.67%
Shoplifting41.56-20.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.1021.28%
Anti-social behaviour1411.15-26.32%
Public order122.74140.00%
Drugs82.35-33.33%
Shoplifting51.56-16.67%
Burglary40.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-75.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.71-27.69%
Anti-social behaviour199.1946.15%
Criminal damage and arson123.721100.00%
Drugs122.35140.00%
Shoplifting62.35500.00%
Public order51.1725.00%
Burglary30.98-25.00%
Other theft30.59-57.14%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6520.3427.45%
Anti-social behaviour1312.71-13.33%
Other theft72.54133.33%
Drugs51.37-16.67%
Public order40.98-50.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-93.75%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5121.71-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson169.97433.33%
Anti-social behaviour153.13-25.00%
Public order82.93166.67%
Drugs61.5620.00%
Burglary41.17-42.86%
Shoplifting40.78-33.33%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6324.448.62%
Anti-social behaviour2012.320.00%
Burglary73.9116.67%
Shoplifting61.370.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Drugs50.98-61.54%
Other theft50.98-28.57%
Other crime40.98300.00%
Public order30.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5827.38-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour2011.34-23.08%
Drugs133.9185.71%
Criminal damage and arson102.5411.11%
Public order91.9612.50%
Other theft71.76133.33%
Burglary61.37200.00%
Shoplifting61.17200.00%
Robbery41.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-71.43%
Other crime10.39-75.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6426.608.47%
Anti-social behaviour2612.52-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.08-59.09%
Public order81.76-33.33%
Drugs71.5640.00%
Vehicle crime71.37133.33%
Other crime41.3733.33%
Other theft30.78-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.590.00%
Burglary20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5931.4825.53%
Anti-social behaviour3411.5447.83%
Criminal damage and arson226.6537.50%
Public order124.3071.43%
Other theft102.3566.67%
Drugs51.96-16.67%
Shoplifting50.98150.00%
Burglary40.98-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

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 offences4723.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.500.00%
Burglary73.130.00%
Public order71.370.00%
Drugs61.370.00%
Other theft61.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 202478
June 202464
May 202457
April 202447
March 202465
February 202451
January 202463
December 202358
November 202364
October 202359
September 202347

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202411
June 202421
May 202414
April 202419
March 202413
February 202415
January 202420
December 202320
November 202326
October 202334
September 202323

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 202412
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 202412
March 20241
February 202416
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA14 5RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Granville Street
    Total8
    Public order3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. William Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
  • 5. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mcclean Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Coulton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Montague Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Cavendish Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Gradwell Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitehead Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Buccleuch Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Drake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Keith Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Duke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hawke Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vernon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Collingwood Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Whittaker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dalkeith Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Emlyn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Dryden Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Howe Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Wallace Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Fenton Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Barrow In Furness (Station)
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Goldsmith Street
    Total1
    Public order1