Orrell Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Orrell's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 72.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to the national context. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 40% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences at 24% and criminal damage and arson at 8%. These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of summer, when increased foot traffic, festivals, and outdoor events may contribute to a higher incidence of anti-social conduct. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, making Orrell's rate 0.9 per 1,000 — 37% below the national benchmark. This contrast is even more pronounced in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which in Orrell are 78% below the UK average. The area’s crime profile also reveals a unique anomaly: possession of weapons at 0.1 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This slight deviation may reflect specific enforcement priorities or unreported incidents. Despite the overall safety of Orrell, the seasonal context of July — with schools out, tourism peaks, and festivals — likely influences the mix of crimes, as outdoor events and longer evenings may create conditions conducive to anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The data also suggests that property crimes such as burglary, while low, are more concentrated in July, linked to increased home occupancy during the summer months. This interplay between seasonal activity and local crime patterns underscores the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies that align with the rhythms of the area.

July saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to four incidents, a stark deviation from the usual pattern. Shoplifting and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking unusual spikes in these categories. These changes contrast with a 20% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 25 to 20 cases, suggesting a shift in crime dynamics during the summer months. While violent crimes and property crimes remained relatively stable, the surge in burglary may reflect seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy or targeted opportunistic activity. Anti-social behaviour, though reduced, still contributed 40% of all crimes, indicating its persistent role in the local crime profile. The area’s possession of weapons rate was 25% above the UK average, a unique outlier that could be linked to specific events or enforcement actions during the month.

Orrell's crime rate in July 2023 rose slightly to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.1% increase from June's 2.2 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the broader UK context, where the area remains 72.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the seasonal increase. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 434 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure for local residents. When scaled to Orrell's population of 21,712, this rate highlights the area's continued safety relative to the UK average, though the slight rise from the previous month may warrant closer attention to local factors such as increased foot traffic during summer festivals or extended daylight hours.