LA14 5UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA14 5UD

LA14 5UD, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.71 per 1,000 population. This LA14 5UD 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 5UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA14 5UD, encompassing approximately 4856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA14 5UD area, explore the LA14 5UD 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

LA14 5UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Keith Street with total crimes: 4

LA14 5UD 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5324.71-11.67%
Anti-social behaviour1410.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.8830.00%
Drugs112.6822.22%
Shoplifting72.27-12.50%
Public order71.44-61.11%
Other theft41.44-33.33%
Burglary30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6028.42-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour2012.3566.67%
Public order184.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson103.7142.86%
Drugs92.06-18.18%
Shoplifting81.85100.00%
Other theft61.6520.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Other crime10.62-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

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 offences8230.0624.24%
Public order1416.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.88-40.00%
Drugs112.47-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.27-22.22%
Other crime61.44200.00%
Other theft51.24-28.57%
Shoplifting41.03-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-60.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6628.6213.79%
Anti-social behaviour2013.5942.86%
Drugs134.1262.50%
Public order102.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.06125.00%
Other theft71.8540.00%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5824.505.45%
Anti-social behaviour1411.94-30.00%
Public order122.88100.00%
Drugs82.47-20.00%
Shoplifting51.65-54.55%
Other theft51.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-73.33%
Burglary40.8233.33%
Possession of weapons30.8250.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5526.15-12.70%
Anti-social behaviour2011.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson154.121400.00%
Shoplifting113.09120.00%
Drugs102.27150.00%
Public order62.06-14.29%
Burglary31.24-25.00%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6322.4421.15%
Anti-social behaviour1412.97-22.22%
Public order72.88-12.50%
Other theft61.44100.00%
Shoplifting51.24-16.67%
Burglary41.030.00%
Drugs40.82-20.00%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-93.75%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.09-24.64%
Anti-social behaviour1810.71-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson163.71220.00%
Public order83.29166.67%
Shoplifting61.65-25.00%
Drugs51.24-16.67%
Burglary41.03-42.86%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6927.8015.00%
Anti-social behaviour1914.21-24.00%
Shoplifting83.9114.29%
Burglary71.6540.00%
Drugs61.44-57.14%
Other theft61.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Other crime40.82100.00%
Public order30.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6030.06-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour2512.35-21.88%
Drugs145.15133.33%
Public order92.8812.50%
Other theft81.85300.00%
Shoplifting71.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.44-45.45%
Burglary51.24150.00%
Robbery41.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.62-25.00%
Other crime20.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6629.4513.79%
Anti-social behaviour3213.59-13.51%
Criminal damage and arson116.59-54.17%
Public order82.27-38.46%
Drugs61.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Shoplifting30.82-78.57%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Other theft20.41-80.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5836.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour3711.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson247.620.00%
Shoplifting144.940.00%
Public order132.880.00%
Other theft102.680.00%
Drugs62.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 202415
March 20241
February 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 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 202411
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 202314

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202412
June 202420
May 202414
April 202420
March 202414
February 202418
January 202419
December 202325
November 202332
October 202337

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.83 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 202466
May 202458
April 202455
March 202463
February 202452
January 202469
December 202360
November 202366
October 202358

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

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
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202414
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA14 5UD 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
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    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. Manchester Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Buccleuch Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Keyes Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Anson Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Collingwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dalkeith Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Cartmel Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Allison Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Gradwell Court
    Total1
    Burglary1