LA15 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LA15 8DS

LA15 8DS, Barrow-in-Furness has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This LA15 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LA15 8DS, encompassing approximately 3092 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LA15 8DS area, explore the LA15 8DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

LA15 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Court with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Street with total crimes: 3

LA15 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.7962.50%
Public order54.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Other theft10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.79-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-40.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4444.44%
Anti-social behaviour54.20400.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.140.00%
Public order42.910.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.82125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.26-50.00%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

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 offences85.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.88-50.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.53-33.33%
Public order22.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4728.57%
Other theft32.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Public order20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.260.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cambridge Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hall Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Lord Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cleater Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Napier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. James Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Market Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lancaster Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Devonshire Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1