Orrell Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Orrell’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low levels of criminal activity, a trend that aligns with its status as a built-up area within West Lancashire. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.3% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (25.5%) and vehicle crime (9.8%), both of which were significantly below the UK averages for their respective categories. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may have contributed to the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes, such as shoplifting and public order offences. However, the month did see a notable 100% increase in shoplifting, suggesting a shift in criminal focus that warrants attention. These patterns are consistent with the area’s character as a relatively stable, low-crime environment, where the majority of reported incidents are concentrated in specific categories. The overall crime rate, while modest, reflects a balance between local factors and broader national trends, with Orrell continuing to maintain a profile far removed from the UK average.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other crime, each rising by 100% from December’s figures. This shift contrasts with declines in burglary, other theft, and criminal damage and arson, which fell by 60%, 60%, and 25% respectively. These fluctuations suggest a potential reallocation of criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced footfall in retail areas or changes in outdoor activity levels. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.3% of all crimes, though this rate was still 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 25.5% of reported incidents, and was 39% below the UK average. The absence of any property crime increase, despite a 100% rise in vehicle crime, indicates a nuanced shift in criminal focus. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a sudden uptick in targeted theft, tied to post-holiday retail patterns.

Orrell's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 15.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.0 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, is notable given the area’s historically low crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with its status as a relatively quiet built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 426 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this community. When contextualised against the population of 21,712, these figures suggest that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the UK average. The shift in crime patterns from December to January may reflect seasonal rhythms, such as reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which could influence both the frequency and nature of reported crimes. However, the overall trajectory remains consistent with Orrell’s long-term trend of maintaining a crime rate far below national levels.