LA14 9SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA14 9SP

LA14 9SP, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.26 per 1,000 population. This LA14 9SP 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 9SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA14 9SP, encompassing approximately 2956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA14 9SP area, explore the LA14 9SP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-11.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)

LA14 9SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 7

LA14 9SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5440.26-11.48%
Criminal damage and arson1518.2736.36%
Anti-social behaviour125.07-36.84%
Shoplifting84.06-55.56%
Drugs82.71-33.33%
Other theft72.7116.67%
Public order62.37-68.42%
Bicycle theft32.03200.00%
Burglary21.01-66.67%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6152.77-27.38%
Anti-social behaviour1920.6446.15%
Public order196.4335.71%
Shoplifting186.4363.64%
Drugs126.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.0637.50%
Burglary63.72200.00%
Other theft62.03200.00%
Possession of weapons22.030.00%
Other crime10.68-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8450.0740.00%
Public order1428.4255.56%
Anti-social behaviour134.740.00%
Shoplifting114.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7233.33%
Other crime62.7150.00%
Vehicle crime32.03-25.00%
Drugs31.01-76.92%
Other theft21.01-71.43%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6044.99-7.69%
Drugs1320.3044.44%
Anti-social behaviour134.4030.00%
Shoplifting114.4037.50%
Public order93.72-18.18%
Other theft73.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3750.00%
Other crime42.03100.00%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6542.6216.07%
Public order1121.9983.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.72-47.37%
Drugs93.3828.57%
Shoplifting83.04-11.11%
Other theft52.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-80.00%
Possession of weapons31.35200.00%
Burglary31.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5644.31-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson2018.94566.67%
Anti-social behaviour196.7758.33%
Shoplifting96.4312.50%
Drugs73.0475.00%
Public order62.37-45.45%
Burglary62.03100.00%
Other theft32.03-70.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5838.5613.73%
Anti-social behaviour1219.62-29.41%
Public order114.0657.14%
Other theft103.7242.86%
Shoplifting83.3814.29%
Other crime42.710.00%
Drugs41.3533.33%
Burglary31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5137.214.08%
Anti-social behaviour1717.256.25%
Criminal damage and arson85.75-11.11%
Public order72.7175.00%
Shoplifting72.37-36.36%
Other theft72.3716.67%
Other crime42.37100.00%
Burglary31.35-62.50%
Drugs31.01-57.14%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4939.58-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour1616.58-40.74%
Shoplifting115.41-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.72-18.18%
Burglary83.0414.29%
Drugs72.71-58.82%
Other theft62.37-25.00%
Public order42.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Other crime21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.68-66.67%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5854.4611.54%
Anti-social behaviour2719.62-34.15%
Drugs179.13112.50%
Shoplifting155.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.07-21.43%
Other theft83.720.00%
Burglary72.71250.00%
Public order62.37-45.45%
Robbery42.030.00%
Other crime31.35200.00%
Possession of weapons31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5252.10-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour4117.59-10.87%
Criminal damage and arson1413.87-30.00%
Public order114.7422.22%
Other theft83.72-11.11%
Drugs82.7160.00%
Vehicle crime72.71250.00%
Shoplifting62.37-45.45%
Possession of weapons42.03100.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5656.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour4618.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson2015.560.00%
Shoplifting116.770.00%
Other theft93.720.00%
Public order93.040.00%
Drugs53.040.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202461
July 202484
June 202460
May 202465
April 202456
March 202458
February 202451
January 202449
December 202358
November 202352
October 202356

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 202420
March 20243
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202413
June 202413
May 202410
April 202419
March 202412
February 202417
January 202416
December 202327
November 202341
October 202346

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202413
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 202317
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
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 9SP 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
    Total15
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    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. 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. Stark Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hawke Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Dundonald Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Grange Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Robert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rawlinson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Silverdale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Manchester Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Geneva Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1