Crime in Ormsgill and Parkside: statistics, rates and trends
1,000 crimes were recorded in Ormsgill and Parkside in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ormsgill and Parkside at a glance
- Crime trends in Ormsgill and Parkside
- Types of crime in Ormsgill and Parkside
- Ormsgill and Parkside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ormsgill and Parkside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ormsgill and Parkside
- Population and deprivation in Ormsgill and Parkside
- Questions about crime in Ormsgill and Parkside
- About this data
1,000 crimes were recorded in Ormsgill and Parkside in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 444 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ormsgill and Parkside has the 1,378th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ormsgill and Parkside | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,000 | 16,685 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,572 | 230,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ormsgill and Parkside was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,132 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (926). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,000 | 94.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,013 | 95.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 997 | 94.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 926 | 87.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,132 | 107.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 999 | 94.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,059 | 100.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,044 | 98.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 984 | 93.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ormsgill and Parkside over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, public order, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+21%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%). The largest falls were in other crime (-57%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 444 | 42.0 | 1.23 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 11.4 | 1.69 | +17% |
| Public order | 118 | 11.2 | 1.68 | +13% |
| Other theft | 64 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.4 | 0.54 | +12% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.8 | 1.16 | +21% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +6% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 1.03 | +29% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ormsgill and Parkside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ormsgill and Parkside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ormsgill and Parkside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ormsgill and Parkside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ormsgill and Parkside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ormsgill and Parkside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ormsgill and Parkside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ormsgill and Parkside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ormsgill and Parkside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ormsgill and Parkside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ormsgill and Parkside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ormsgill and Parkside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ormsgill and Parkside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ormsgill and Parkside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ormsgill and Parkside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ormsgill and Parkside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ormsgill and Parkside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 693 | 60.6 | -36% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,226 | 279.0 | +195% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 841 | 70.7 | -25% |
| Walney Island | 491 | 46.4 | -51% |
| Dalton South | 404 | 69.2 | -27% |
| Dalton North | 307 | 49.7 | -47% |
| Low Furness | 99 | 23.5 | -75% |
| Ulverston | 843 | 67.9 | -28% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ormsgill and Parkside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 43 |
| On or near Broad Close | 39 |
| On or near Morecambe Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Coniston Road | 38 |
| On or near Windsor Street | 38 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Greenhill Close | 25 |
| On or near Angle Meadow Lane | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ormsgill and Parkside over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 369 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 13.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 7.2% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
Ormsgill and Parkside has an estimated population of 10,572. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ormsgill and Parkside sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ormsgill and Parkside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.2% |
Is Ormsgill and Parkside a safe place to live?
Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ormsgill and Parkside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (121).
Is crime in Ormsgill and Parkside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ormsgill and Parkside was down 1% on the year before: 1,000 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,013 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ormsgill and Parkside?
Ormsgill and Parkside is policed by Cumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ormsgill and Parkside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.