Orrell Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Orrell maintained a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 78% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, though the crime profile reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of all reported crimes, slightly outpacing property crimes (26.3% for anti-social behaviour). This suggests that, while property-related issues remain a focus, violent incidents are the most frequent category. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days of the year—may influence local crime patterns, potentially increasing activity in public spaces or drawing attention to incidents that occur during extended daylight hours. However, the overall low rate indicates that Orrell’s built-up area, likely benefiting from established community networks and policing efforts, has managed to keep crime at bay. The dominance of non-violent crimes such as anti-social behaviour and other theft further suggests that social factors, rather than more severe criminal activity, are shaping the local landscape. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a smaller, tightly-knit urban community where informal social controls may play a role in reducing serious crime. The data also underscores the importance of addressing specific vulnerabilities, such as the rise in other theft, which could signal gaps in personal security measures or increased opportunities for petty crime during the summer months.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft, criminal damage, and vehicle crime each tripling compared to May. This surge in non-violent crimes contrasts with an 18.8% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 16 to 13 cases. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted further toward property-related incidents, though both categories remain far below UK averages. For instance, violence and sexual offences in Orrell are 78% below the UK rate, a gap that suggests the area’s social and environmental factors may be effectively mitigating more severe crimes. A resident would find the 200% jump in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential vulnerability in personal property security despite the overall low crime environment.

Orrell's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 11.5% compared to May 2024, moving from 1.6 to 1.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, while low, underscores the visibility of crime in a relatively small community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-571 residents highlights the rarity of crime in Orrell compared to broader UK trends. This figure is particularly striking when juxtaposed with the UK average, which sees a crime rate over four times higher. The population context further reinforces that Orrell’s low crime rate is not just a statistical anomaly but a reflection of its built-up area’s characteristics, where community cohesion and local policing may play a role in deterring criminal activity.