Crime in Ormsgill and Parkside: statistics, rates and trends
981 crimes were recorded in Ormsgill and Parkside in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ormsgill and Parkside
- Questions about crime in Ormsgill and Parkside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (436), criminal damage and arson (116) and public order (108) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,419th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ormsgill and Parkside | Westmorland and Furness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 981 | 16,568 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.8 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,572 | 230,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ormsgill and Parkside peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,110 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (908). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 981 | 92.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,032 | 97.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,004 | 95.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 908 | 85.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,110 | 105.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,023 | 96.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,055 | 99.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,033 | 97.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,004 | 95.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ormsgill and Parkside recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (63% above the national rate), public order (53% above the national rate) and drugs (33% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (66% below) and vehicle crime (58% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 35 to 46, while other crime fell from 49 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 41.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 108 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Drugs | 46 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ormsgill and Parkside; the highest is Old Barrow and Hindpool (277.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Low Furness (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ormsgill and Parkside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawcoat and Newbarns | 700 | 61.2 | -34% |
| Old Barrow and Hindpool | 3,207 | 277.4 | +199% |
| Risedale and Roosecote | 812 | 68.3 | -26% |
| Walney Island | 494 | 46.6 | -50% |
| Dalton South | 424 | 72.6 | -22% |
| Dalton North | 310 | 50.2 | -46% |
| Low Furness | 101 | 24.0 | -74% |
| Ulverston | 835 | 67.2 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Ormsgill and Parkside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 42 |
| On or near Morecambe Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Coniston Road | 38 |
| On or near Windsor Street | 38 |
| On or near Broad Close | 37 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Greenhill Close | 28 |
| On or near Angle Meadow Lane | 25 |
Of the 925 crimes in Ormsgill and Parkside with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 362 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Ormsgill and Parkside has an estimated population of 10,572 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ormsgill and Parkside average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ormsgill and Parkside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ormsgill and Parkside a safe place to live?
Ormsgill and Parkside recorded 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,419th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Ormsgill and Parkside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (116).
Is crime in Ormsgill and Parkside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ormsgill and Parkside was down 5% on the year before: 981 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,032 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ormsgill and Parkside?
About 10,572 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ormsgill and Parkside?
Ormsgill and Parkside is policed by Cumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.