Orrell Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Orrell's crime rate drop to 0.9 per 1,000 residents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.0. This built-up area within West Lancashire, with a population of 21,712, reported 20 total crimes, the lowest in recent records. Anti-social behaviour (6 cases) dominated the crime profile, accounting for 30% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (4 cases, 20%) and other crime (3 cases, 15%). The area’s unusually low crime rate—87.1% below the UK average—suggests a combination of community factors, local policing strategies, or seasonal dynamics. December’s typically busy Christmas shopping period and party season may have created conditions that either deterred crime or shifted its nature. While anti-social behaviour remains the most frequent category, its rate (0.3 per 1,000) is 68% below the UK average, indicating a marked divergence from national trends. The absence of significant property crime (5 total) and the minimal presence of violent offences (4 total) further highlight Orrell’s distinct profile. These patterns could reflect the area’s compact, well-lit urban layout, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the seasonal context—dark evenings, empty homes during holidays, and increased foot traffic—may have influenced the types of incidents reported.

December 2025 witnessed three sharp 100% increases in specific crime categories: robbery, public order offences, and possession of weapons, all of which were previously unreported in November. This spike, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), contrasts with significant declines elsewhere. Burglary fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 78.9% (from 19 to 4), suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity. The anti-social behaviour rate (0.3 per 1,000) remains 68% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s lower population density or effective local interventions. Robbery’s sudden appearance in December—despite the overall low crime rate—raises questions about transient factors, such as increased alcohol consumption during the festive period or targeted incidents. Vehicle crime also declined by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. These fluctuations, while not statistically significant in isolation, highlight the volatility of crime patterns in smaller communities where even minor incidents can alter monthly figures. Residents may find the daily crime count (1 per day) reassuring, though the 100% increases in specific categories underscore the need for continued vigilance during high-traffic periods.

Orrell’s crime rate in December 2025 (0.9 per 1,000) represents a 60.9% decrease from November’s 2.4 per 1,000, a decline that positions the area as one of the safest in the UK. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 1 crime reported per day, a figure that, while small, may feel more frequent to residents during peak holiday periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,086 residents, a ratio that places Orrell among the lowest in the UK for monthly exposure to crime. When compared to the national average, the area’s overall crime rate is 87.1% below the UK figure of 7.0, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community cohesion. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Orrell’s residents face significantly fewer risks than the national average, though the 100% increases in robbery, public order, and weapon possession suggest that localized factors—such as transient crowds or seasonal events—can temporarily elevate specific crime types. These figures, when contextualized within the area’s compact built-up environment, illustrate a balance between sustained low crime levels and occasional spikes that require targeted attention.