Barrow Island and Walney vs Overton - Lancaster

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Barrow Island and Walney Cumbria Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Barrow Island and Walney vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Barrow Island and Walney
      Cumbria Constabulary
      931 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barrow Island and Walney
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      931
      227
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,030
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.6%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barrow Island and Walney
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      462 ↓11%
      98 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓39%
      58 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓14%
      10 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓46%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      26 ↓10%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓23%
      9 ↓53%
      Drugs
      41 ↑3%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      100 ↑25%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑150%
      7 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓5%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓47%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barrow Island and Walney safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrow Island and Walney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 931 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 227 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barrow Island and Walney vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrow Island and Walney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Barrow Island and Walney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (462 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrow Island and Walney recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 58. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Barrow Island and Walney vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Barrow Island and Walney totalled 462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barrow Island and Walney recorded 1,030 crimes (now 931, a change of -9.6%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 268 crimes previously (now 227, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Barrow Island and Walney has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster?

      Barrow Island and Walney falls within the Cumbria Constabulary boundary. Overton - Lancaster is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Barrow Island and Walney or Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barrow Island and Walney and Overton - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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