Orrell Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Orrell’s crime profile in July 2024 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents—77.4% below the UK average of 8.4. This marked disparity underscores the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity, despite its status as a built-up area within West Lancashire. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). These figures suggest that non-violent, community-based issues remain the primary concern for local authorities. The seasonal context of July—a peak summer month with schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals in full swing—may partly explain the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which often escalates during periods of increased public activity. While the overall crime rate remains low, the prominence of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces, particularly during the summer season. The absence of major property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which are both well below UK averages, further reinforces Orrell’s position as an area with a strong focus on community safety. However, the slight increase in bicycle theft and other crime categories signals the potential for new challenges that may require localised strategies to address effectively.

July 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft, other crime, and theft from the person each increasing by 100% compared to June. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate emerging risks that may require targeted attention. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 75%, vehicle crime dropped by 33.3%, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 23.1%, suggesting that some crime types are stabilising or declining. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, remains 38% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that may reflect community-focused policing or local initiatives. Meanwhile, bicycle theft, though still rare, is the only category in Orrell that exceeds the UK average by 11%, a discrepancy that could be linked to local cycling infrastructure or event attendance. These contrasts illustrate the nuanced nature of crime trends in Orrell, where some issues persist while others show marked improvement.

Orrell's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 10.3% compared to June, moving from 1.8 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though modest, reflects ongoing local dynamics. On a daily basis, 42 crimes were reported over 31 days, averaging one crime per day—a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low overall crime profile despite the monthly increase. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 517 residents. This ratio, while small, highlights the importance of community vigilance in maintaining safety. The population context further illustrates that Orrell’s crime rate remains a fraction of the UK average, with only 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to 8.4 nationally. This disparity suggests that Orrell’s built-up area within West Lancashire may benefit from specific local factors, such as community engagement or infrastructure, that contribute to its lower crime levels. However, the slight rise in July warrants attention to whether transient factors, like seasonal events, may have influenced the trend.