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 July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ormsgill and Parkside crime rate of 2.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (59.38% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ormsgill and Parkside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 7
  • Coniston Road with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Barrow-in-Furness.

    • 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 areas in the Barrow-in-Furness.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ormsgill and Parkside has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ormsgill and Parkside)CrimesRank (Ormsgill and Parkside)CrimesRank (Ormsgill and Parkside)
Old Barrow and Hindpool280 13,669 13,006 1
Risedale and Roosecote64 41,028 3731 3
Hawcoat and Newbarns70 3696 4549 5
Walney Island63 5617 5589 4
Dalton North14 7277 7247 6
Dalton South25 6288 6208 7

Ormsgill and Parkside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202532
February 202530
January 202552
December 202435
November 202445
October 202436
September 202434
August 202430

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ormsgill and Parkside in July 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Elm Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Coniston Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broad Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Chester Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Angle Meadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Ormsgill Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lime Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Francis Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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