Crime in Walney Island: statistics, rates and trends

491 crimes were recorded in Walney Island in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 256 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walney Island has the 3,178th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Walney Island was highest in the year to July 2021 (760 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (491). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 Walney Island 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 increases were in public order (+50%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and burglary (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Walney Island

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walney Island recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 52.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Walney Island

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walney Island recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Walney Island

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walney Island recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Walney Island

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walney Island recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Walney Island

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walney Island recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Walney Island

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walney Island recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Walney Island

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walney Island recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Walney Island

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walney Island recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Walney Island

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walney Island recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Walney Island

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walney Island recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Walney Island

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walney Island recorded 5 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 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Walney Island

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walney Island recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Walney Island over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walney Island 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.

Walney Island has an estimated population of 10,592. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walney Island sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. 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 Walney Island. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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