Orrell Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Orrell’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 79.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This low rate is consistent with the characteristics of a small built-up area within West Lancashire, where community networks and limited urban density often contribute to reduced crime. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (26.5%), both of which remained significantly below their UK counterparts. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 77% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s relatively stable social environment. Anti-social behaviour, recorded at 0.4 per 1,000, was 67% below the national average. increase from March suggests a need for ongoing monitoring. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and spring weather, likely influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher anti-social behaviour incidents while also reducing opportunities for certain crimes. The area’s overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average, though the 100% rise in possession of weapons highlights a minor but notable concern requiring further local analysis.

April 2024 saw a 42.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 21 to 12 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month shift. This drop may partly explain the overall 20.7% decline in the area’s crime rate. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 100%, from zero to one incident, a stark anomaly that could signal isolated events or underreporting. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 28.6%, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during spring. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50%, reflecting improved security measures or reduced traffic congestion during the Easter holiday period. Orrell’s rate for violence and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) is 77% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s comparatively low levels of violent crime despite the recent fluctuation.

Orrell's crime rate in April 2024 (1.6 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 20.7% decrease from March’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during spring, where seasonal shifts and reduced outdoor activity may contribute to lower crime levels. On a daily basis, Orrell recorded one crime per day in April, a figure that contextualises the overall rate as relatively low for a small urban area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 639 residents, illustrating that the majority of the population remained unaffected. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Orrell’s rate remains 79.2% below, a gap consistent with other small towns in North West England where community cohesion and lower population density tend to suppress crime. This contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the 100% increase in possession of weapons suggests isolated incidents requiring local attention.