Orrell Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 marked a continuation of Orrell's historically low crime profile, with a total rate of 1.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—81.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The area's crime picture was dominated by anti-social behaviour (30.3% of total incidents) and violence and sexual offences (27.3%), both of which remained significantly below national averages. These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school activities and university freshers' week often influence local crime dynamics. The low overall rate, coupled with the absence of major spikes in property crime, suggests a stable environment, though the 100% increase in possession of weapons, shoplifting, and robbery indicates emerging concerns that warrant attention. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, was 63% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area's smaller population and community-focused policing efforts. The low rate of vehicle crime (79% below UK average) may also be attributable to Orrell's built-up character, where traffic density and surveillance are higher than in more rural settings. While the overall crime rate remains reassuringly low, the specific increases in weapon-related offences and thefts during September highlight areas where local authorities and residents may need to remain vigilant as the term progresses.

September 2023 saw three specific crimes increase by 100% compared to August: possession of weapons, shoplifting, and robbery. These jumps—from zero to one incident each—highlight areas of concern that residents should monitor closely. While anti-social behaviour (30.3% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (27.3%) remained the most common categories, both were 63% and 85% below UK averages respectively. The significant drop in burglary (66.7% decrease) contrasts with the rise in weapon possession, a category that exceeded the UK average by 43%. This shift in crime mix may reflect changing dynamics during the back-to-school period. For context, the rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) was 79% below the UK average, suggesting continued low levels of motor-related offences in the area.

Orrell's September 2023 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 32.7% decrease from the previous month's 2.3 per 1,000. This reduction, while notable, still leaves the area 81.2% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in September, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 658 residents, illustrating a relatively low level of exposure compared to national benchmarks. When viewed through the lens of population size—Orrell's 21,712 residents—the monthly total of 33 crimes translates to a manageable number of incidents per individual, suggesting a generally safe environment despite specific fluctuations in crime types. The drop in burglary by 66.7% from August to September may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced opportunities for property crime during the school term.