LA15 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA15 8DQ

LA15 8DQ, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This LA15 8DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LA15 postcode area, which has experienced 38 crimes and a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LA15 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA15 8DQ, encompassing approximately 2353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LA15 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cleater Street with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

LA15 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.97300.00%
Public order31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.55300.00%
Public order21.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.37100.00%
Public order43.400.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25-25.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.40200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.67-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.40-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson12.12-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.65800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8250.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Public order20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LA15 8DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hall Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Cleater Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Underwood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Skeldene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Skelgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Devonshire Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elliscales Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1