Crime Rates at Marsh Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 2AB

Marsh Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Barrow and Hindpool , and the 351st lowest crime rate of 770 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Marsh Street (LA14 2AB) in the last 12 months was 31.8 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% lower than the Old Barrow and Hindpool average (215.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( 16.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marsh Street (LA14 2AB), the main crime hotspot is near Mardale Grove. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.