Crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool: statistics, rates and trends
3,226 crimes were recorded in Old Barrow and Hindpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 279.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- Questions about crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool
- About this data
3,226 crimes were recorded in Old Barrow and Hindpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 279.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,377 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Barrow and Hindpool has the 88th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Barrow and Hindpool | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,226 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 279.0 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,562 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,747 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,113). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 3,226 | 279.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,191 | 276.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,372 | 291.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,278 | 283.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,508 | 303.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,113 | 269.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,291 | 284.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,747 | 324.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,691 | 319.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 294 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Barrow and Hindpool 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+54%) and vehicle crime (+27%). The largest falls were in other crime (-47%) and anti-social behaviour (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,377 | 119.1 | 3.48 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 376 | 32.5 | 3.93 | +23% |
| Public order | 346 | 29.9 | 4.50 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 308 | 26.6 | 3.93 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 19.3 | 1.26 | -26% |
| Drugs | 162 | 14.0 | 4.29 | -4% |
| Other theft | 127 | 11.0 | 1.72 | -5% |
| Burglary | 111 | 9.6 | 2.71 | +54% |
| Other crime | 53 | 4.6 | 2.17 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 4.2 | 4.36 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.1 | 2.52 | +0% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.8 | 1.34 | +62% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.0 | 0.56 | +10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 1,377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (119.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Old Barrow and Hindpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Barrow and Hindpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Barrow and Hindpool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Barrow and Hindpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 1,000 | 94.6 | -66% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 841 | 70.7 | -75% |
| Walney Island | 491 | 46.4 | -83% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 693 | 60.6 | -78% |
| Dalton South | 404 | 69.2 | -75% |
| Dalton North | 307 | 49.7 | -82% |
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -92% |
| Ulverston | 843 | 67.9 | -76% |
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 Old Barrow and Hindpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 306 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 267 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 138 |
| On or near Steel Street | 95 |
| On or near Andrews Way | 89 |
| On or near William Street | 84 |
| On or near Stark Street | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Burlington Street | 53 |
| On or near Siemen'S Street | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Barrow and Hindpool 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 | 1,014 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 722 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 389 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 322 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 173 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 139 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 119 | 3.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 42 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% |
Old Barrow and Hindpool has an estimated population of 11,562. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Barrow and Hindpool sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.7% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.6% |
Is Old Barrow and Hindpool a safe place to live?
Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 279.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Old Barrow and Hindpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (376).
Is crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Barrow and Hindpool was up 1% on the year before: 3,226 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,191 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Barrow and Hindpool?
Old Barrow and Hindpool 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 Old Barrow and Hindpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.