Crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Hawcoat and Newbarns in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns at a glance
- Crime trends in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- Types of crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- Hawcoat and Newbarns compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- Demographics of Hawcoat and Newbarns
- Questions about crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (359), criminal damage and arson (93) and public order (67) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,568th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hawcoat and Newbarns | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 700 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,442 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns peaked in the year to August 2019 (723 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (565). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 700 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 663 | 57.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 640 | 55.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 565 | 49.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 653 | 57.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 626 | 54.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 715 | 62.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 723 | 63.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 674 | 58.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 69 to 93.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 | 31.4 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hawcoat and Newbarns; the highest is Old Barrow and Hindpool (277.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawcoat and Newbarns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 981 | 92.8 | +52% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 812 | 68.3 | +12% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,207 | 277.4 | +353% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | +19% |
| Walney Island | 494 | 46.6 | -24% |
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | -18% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -61% |
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Hawcoat and Newbarns over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 134 |
| On or near Ewan Close | 40 |
| On or near Newbarns Court | 36 |
| On or near Lesh Lane | 29 |
| On or near Sherborne Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Gleaston Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Infield Park | 21 |
| On or near Abbey Approach | 19 |
| On or near Breast Mill Beck Road | 17 |
| On or near Hempland Avenue | 17 |
Of the 655 crimes in Hawcoat and Newbarns with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 15.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Hawcoat and Newbarns has an estimated population of 11,442 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.1%, against 20.3%), less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hawcoat and Newbarns average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hawcoat and Newbarns | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hawcoat and Newbarns a safe place to live?
Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,568th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 359 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (93).
Is crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns was up 6% on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 663 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hawcoat and Newbarns?
About 11,442 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hawcoat and Newbarns?
Hawcoat and Newbarns is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.