Crime in Walney Island: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Walney Island in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Walney Island at a glance
- Crime trends in Walney Island
- Types of crime in Walney Island
- Walney Island compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walney Island
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walney Island
- Demographics of Walney Island
- Questions about crime in Walney Island
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (254), public order (58) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,164th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Walney Island | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 494 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,592 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Walney Island of any year here (494 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 494 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 570 | 53.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 516 | 48.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 697 | 65.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 652 | 61.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 742 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 722 | 68.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 698 | 65.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 623 | 58.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (82% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 38 to 58, while anti-social behaviour fell from 61 to 29 and other theft fell from 32 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 24.0 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.7 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walney Island; the highest is Old Barrow and Hindpool (277.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walney Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,207 | 277.4 | +495% |
| Ormsgill and Parkside | 981 | 92.8 | +99% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 812 | 68.3 | +46% |
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 700 | 61.2 | +31% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | +56% |
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | +8% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -49% |
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Walney Island over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cote Ley Crescent” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cote Ley Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Snaefell View | 14 |
| On or near Cardiff Street | 13 |
| On or near Ullswater Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Cumbria View | 11 |
| On or near Duddon Drive | 11 |
| On or near Himalaya Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Littlestone Close | 11 |
| On or near Ribble Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Knox Street | 10 |
Of the 465 crimes in Walney Island with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Walney Island has an estimated population of 10,592 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walney Island average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Walney Island | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walney Island a safe place to live?
Walney Island recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,164th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Walney Island?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (58).
Is crime in Walney Island going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walney Island was down 13% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 570 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walney Island?
About 10,592 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walney Island?
Walney Island 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.