Crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool: statistics, rates and trends
3,207 crimes were recorded in Old Barrow and Hindpool in the 12 months to August 2026, 277.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- Types of crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- Old Barrow and Hindpool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- Demographics of Old Barrow and Hindpool
- Questions about crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,395), shoplifting (373) and public order (346) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 92nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Old Barrow and Hindpool | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,207 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 277.4 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,562 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,740 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,104). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,207 | 277.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,217 | 278.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,358 | 290.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,226 | 279.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,547 | 306.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,104 | 268.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,294 | 284.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,738 | 323.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,740 | 323.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 275 |
| July 2026 | 292 |
| June 2026 | 289 |
| May 2026 | 288 |
| April 2026 | 235 |
| March 2026 | 279 |
| February 2026 | 195 |
| January 2026 | 271 |
| December 2025 | 277 |
| November 2025 | 257 |
| October 2025 | 238 |
| September 2025 | 311 |
Compared with England and Wales, Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded notably more public order (4.5 times the national rate), drugs (4.4 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (4.4 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (39% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 72 to 115 and bicycle theft rose from 25 to 31, while other crime fell from 103 to 53 and anti-social behaviour fell from 300 to 199.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,395 | 120.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 373 | 32.3 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Public order | 346 | 29.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 286 | 24.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 199 | 17.2 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Drugs | 167 | 14.4 | 3.3 | -1% |
| Other theft | 127 | 11.0 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 115 | 9.9 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Other crime | 53 | 4.6 | 2.1 | -49% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 4.2 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 2.7 | 0.8 | +24% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Old Barrow and Hindpool has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Barrow and Hindpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 981 | 92.8 | -67% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 812 | 68.3 | -75% |
| Walney Island | 494 | 46.6 | -83% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 700 | 61.2 | -78% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | -74% |
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | -82% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -91% |
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Old Barrow and Hindpool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (312).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 312 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 256 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 139 |
| On or near Steel Street | 93 |
| On or near William Street | 85 |
| On or near Andrews Way | 83 |
| On or near Stark Street | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Burlington Street | 54 |
| On or near Siemen'S Street | 54 |
Of the 3,008 crimes in Old Barrow and Hindpool with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 199 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,032 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 692 | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 435 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 306 | 10.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 151 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 140 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 125 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 45 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Old Barrow and Hindpool has an estimated population of 11,562 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more private renting (36%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Barrow and Hindpool average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Barrow and Hindpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 51.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Old Barrow and Hindpool a safe place to live?
Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 277.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 92nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (373).
Is crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,207 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,217 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Barrow and Hindpool?
About 11,562 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Barrow and Hindpool?
Old Barrow and Hindpool 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.