Crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns: statistics, rates and trends
693 crimes were recorded in Hawcoat and Newbarns in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- Questions about crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns
- About this data
693 crimes were recorded in Hawcoat and Newbarns in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 359 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hawcoat and Newbarns has the 2,569th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hawcoat and Newbarns | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 693 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,442 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns was highest in the year to July 2019 (719 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (587). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 693 | 60.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 639 | 55.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 625 | 54.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 587 | 51.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 646 | 56.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 650 | 56.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 693 | 60.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 719 | 62.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 669 | 58.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hawcoat and Newbarns over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+39%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-25%) and other crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 359 | 31.4 | 0.92 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.8 | 1.15 | +39% |
| Public order | 74 | 6.5 | 0.97 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.3 | 0.22 | -25% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +83% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +85% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +53% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.44 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.12 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 51.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hawcoat and Newbarns
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hawcoat and Newbarns, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hawcoat and Newbarns.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawcoat and Newbarns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 1,000 | 94.6 | +56% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 841 | 70.7 | +17% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,226 | 279.0 | +361% |
| Dalton South | 404 | 69.2 | +14% |
| Walney Island | 491 | 46.4 | -23% |
| Dalton North | 307 | 49.7 | -18% |
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -61% |
| Ulverston | 843 | 67.9 | +12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hawcoat and Newbarns over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 143 |
| On or near Ewan Close | 42 |
| On or near Newbarns Court | 36 |
| On or near Lesh Lane | 29 |
| On or near Gleaston Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Infield Park | 21 |
| On or near Hempland Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Sherborne Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Abbey Approach | 17 |
| On or near Breast Mill Beck Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hawcoat and Newbarns over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 282 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 14.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.8% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Hawcoat and Newbarns has an estimated population of 11,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hawcoat and Newbarns sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hawcoat and Newbarns |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 7.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Hawcoat and Newbarns a safe place to live?
Hawcoat and Newbarns recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (89).
Is crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawcoat and Newbarns was up 8% on the year before: 693 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 639 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hawcoat and Newbarns?
Hawcoat and Newbarns is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hawcoat and Newbarns. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.