Crime in Low Furness: statistics, rates and trends

99 crimes were recorded in Low Furness in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 42 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Low Furness has the 3,886th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Low Furness was highest in the year to July 2021 (170 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (92). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Low Furness 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-46%).

Violence and sexual offences in Low Furness

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Low Furness recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Low Furness

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Low Furness recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Low Furness

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Low Furness recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Low Furness

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Low Furness recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Low Furness

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Low Furness recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Low Furness

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Low Furness recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Low Furness

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Low Furness recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Low Furness

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Low Furness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Low Furness

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Low Furness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Low Furness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Low Furness.

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 Low Furness over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Low Furness 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.

Low Furness has an estimated population of 4,217. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Low Furness sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Low Furness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.