Orrell Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Orrell’s overall crime rate stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 74.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s generally secure environment, though the breakdown of crimes reveals a complex picture. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.1% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (20.8%) and criminal damage and arson (6.3%). These figures suggest that public disorder, rather than traditional property or violent crimes, is the primary concern for local authorities. Seasonal factors may partly explain this pattern: as June marks the beginning of the summer season, increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to the high incidence of anti-social behaviour. Conversely, the sharp decline in burglary (down 80% from May) and vehicle crime (down 66.7%) may reflect reduced foot traffic or altered routines during the warmer months. However, the rise in public order offences—doubling from zero to two incidents—highlights a potential challenge as outdoor events and tourism begin to ramp up. While Orrell’s crime profile remains significantly safer than the UK average, the shift in crime types from property-related to public disorder suggests that local strategies for managing community safety may need to evolve in tandem with seasonal and social trends.

June 2023 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from zero to two incidents, while robbery and other crime each rose by 100% compared to May. This increase in public order and property-related crimes contrasts with steep declines in burglary (down 80%), vehicle crime (down 66.7%), and criminal damage and arson (down 40%). Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 52.1% of all reported crimes, though it still sat 19% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. Violent crimes, though lower than property offences in absolute terms (10 vs. 9), were 83% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal shifts, with the start of summer driving public order issues, while reduced foot traffic in certain areas could explain falling burglary rates. Residents might note that anti-social behaviour remains the most frequent concern, even as other categories show marked decreases.

Orrell's crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 2.2 per 1,000 residents from 2.1 per 1,000 in May, a 6.8% increase. This small upward trend, however, remains well below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 30-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 452 residents. For context, this means that a resident in Orrell faced a 1-in-452 chance of being directly affected by a crime in June. Population-scale comparisons show that Orrell’s crime profile is significantly safer than the UK average, with most categories—such as anti-social behaviour and violence—falling below the national benchmarks by margins exceeding 80%. These figures suggest that while crime rates are stable, the area’s low overall rate and targeted reductions in specific categories highlight a generally secure environment for residents.