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Burglary Rates in Old Barrow and Hindpool

Westmorland and Furness, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Old Barrow and Hindpool recorded 85 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 90% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

85

6.43 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,422

259.0 per 1,000 residents

90% above the UK average278% above the North West regional average

How does Old Barrow and Hindpool rank?

Within Westmorland and Furness

1 of 33 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

92th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

8
4
3
8
9
4
5
11
10
4
9
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1521
44%
Other Crime
972
28%
Shoplifting
357
10%
Anti-social Behaviour
262
8%
Drug Offences
156
5%
Burglary
85
2%
Vehicle Crime
35
1%
Robbery
24
1%
Theft from Person
10
0%

Property mix in Old Barrow and Hindpool

Source: Census 2021 · 6,782 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 10%Terraced 66%Flats 22%

The most common property type in Old Barrow and Hindpool is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Old Barrow and Hindpool homeowners

Most homes in Old Barrow and Hindpool are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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