429 Crimes Recorded Across Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston in March 2026
More than 400 crimes were recorded across Barrow, Dalton and the wider Ulverston policing area in March 2026, according to the latest figures from Police.uk.
The data shows a total of 429 recorded crimes across four local policing areas: Barrow Central and Hindpool, Barrow Island and Walney, Dalton, and Ulverston, Coniston, Low Furness and High Furness.
The highest number was recorded in Barrow Central and Hindpool, where there were 207 crimes in March. The most common offence category across all four areas was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports recorded during the month.
Crime totals by area in March 2026
| Area | Crimes recorded in March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Barrow Central and Hindpool | 207 |
| Ulverston, Coniston, Low Furness and High Furness | 96 |
| Barrow Island and Walney | 75 |
| Dalton | 51 |
| Total | 429 |
Barrow Central and Hindpool had the highest number of crimes
Barrow Central and Hindpool recorded 207 crimes in March 2026.
This was the highest total across the four areas covered. It was also a rise from 139 crimes in February 2026.
The most commonly reported crimes in Barrow Central and Hindpool were:
| Crime type | Number recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
Police.uk figures show Barrow Central and Hindpool recorded 185 crimes in January, 139 in February and 207 in March, showing a clear month-on-month rise in March.
Ulverston area recorded 96 crimes
The Ulverston, Coniston, Low Furness and High Furness policing area recorded 96 crimes in March 2026.
This was the second-highest total in the local figures. It was also up from 78 crimes in February 2026.
The most commonly reported crimes in this area were:
| Crime type | Number recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
The Police.uk data shows the area recorded 90 crimes in January, 78 in February and 96 in March.
Barrow Island and Walney recorded 75 crimes
Barrow Island and Walney recorded 75 crimes in March 2026.
This was a small increase from 70 crimes in February 2026, but still higher than the 52 crimes recorded in January.
The most commonly reported crimes in Barrow Island and Walney were:
| Crime type | Number recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
The figures show the area had 52 crimes in January, 70 in February and 75 in March.
Dalton recorded 51 crimes
Dalton recorded 51 crimes in March 2026.
This was an increase from 39 crimes in February and 41 crimes in January.
The most commonly reported crimes in Dalton were:
| Crime type | Number recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Police.uk data shows Dalton recorded 41 crimes in January, 39 in February and 51 in March.
Violence and sexual offences were the most common reports
Violence and sexual offences were the most commonly recorded crime category across all four areas.
There were:
| Area | Violence and sexual offences |
|---|---|
| Barrow Central and Hindpool | 96 |
| Ulverston, Coniston, Low Furness and High Furness | 58 |
| Barrow Island and Walney | 38 |
| Dalton | 27 |
| Total | 219 |
This means violence and sexual offences accounted for just over half of all crimes recorded across the four areas in March.
March saw more recorded crime than February
Across the four areas, the number of recorded crimes rose from 326 in February to 429 in March.
That means there were 103 more recorded crimes in March than in the previous month.
The largest rise was in Barrow Central and Hindpool, where the total increased from 139 crimes in February to 207 crimes in March. The Ulverston area also rose from 78 to 96, while Dalton increased from 39 to 51 and Barrow Island and Walney rose from 70 to 75.
What the figures do and do not show
The figures are based on crimes recorded by police and published through Police.uk.
They show the number and type of crimes recorded in each local policing area. They do not show whether a suspect was charged, whether a case reached court, or whether someone was convicted.
Police.uk also states that crime locations are anonymised and that hotspots only give a loose idea of where crimes happened. It also notes that not all crimes may be shown on the map.
Local policing priorities continue
Police.uk pages for the local areas also include neighbourhood policing information.
For Barrow Central and Hindpool, the listed priority includes anti-social behaviour in the town centre, with hotspot patrols and extra policing activity mentioned as part of Operation Enhance.
For Dalton, the local policing priority listed in February 2026 focused on road safety concerns raised through community feedback.
The figures give a snapshot of recorded crime in March 2026, with Barrow Central and Hindpool recording the highest number of reports and violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category across the area.
