Crime Rate in Ormsgill and Parkside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ormsgill and Parkside

The total recorded crimes in Ormsgill and Parkside, Barrow-in-Furness, UK in February 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ormsgill and Parkside crime rate of 2.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ormsgill and Parkside, encompassing approximately 29,840 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ormsgill and Parkside Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Millstone Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Coniston Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Ormsgill and Parkside?

To understand the safety of Ormsgill and Parkside, we need to analyze Ormsgill and Parkside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barrow-in-Furness:

    • In 2024, Ormsgill and Parkside reported a higher crime volume than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 1,169 crimes compared to 1,106. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ormsgill and Parkside witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ormsgill and Parkside had fewer crimes than the Barrow-in-Furness average, with 831 crimes compared to 880. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ormsgill and Parkside witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barrow-in-Furness, Ormsgill and Parkside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ormsgill and Parkside Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Ormsgill and Parkside has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 2th out of 6 in the Barrow-in-Furness, UK

In 2024, the total Ormsgill and Parkside crimes were 1,169. The crime rate of Ormsgill and Parkside in 2024 was 39.18 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ormsgill and Parkside were around 831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.85 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Barrow-in-Furness.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)CrimesRank (Barrow-in-Furness)
Old Barrow and Hindpool283 13,669 13,006 1
Risedale and Roosecote55 41,028 3731 3
Hawcoat and Newbarns55 3696 4549 5
Walney Island41 5617 5589 4
Dalton North17 7277 7247 6
Dalton South27 6288 6208 7

Ormsgill and Parkside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202552
December 202435
November 202445
October 202436
September 202434
August 202430
July 202437
June 202484
May 202438

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 20245
July 202414
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ormsgill and Parkside in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ormsgill and Parkside postcode area is presented below.

1. Millstone Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coniston Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
3. Chester Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stafford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Mayfair Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Other theft1
6. Chiltern Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lancaster Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brighton Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chester Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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