Orrell Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Orrell’s crime rate in February 2025 was 1.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 77.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, though the breakdown of crimes reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 (74% below). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 34.4%, also well below the national rate of 1.0 per 1,000 (48% below). These figures suggest that while violent and disorderly crimes are present, their frequency is markedly lower than in other parts of the UK. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the subdued crime levels, though the absence of major holidays or events in the area further supports this interpretation. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson, accounted for 9.4% of total offences, a figure that aligns with the UK average but remains relatively low. The low overall rate could be attributed to Orrell’s character as a built-up area within West Lancashire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may deter criminal behaviour. However, the rise in public order offences and drugs-related crimes in February raises questions about local enforcement priorities or reporting practices. These trends will need to be monitored in subsequent months to determine whether they reflect temporary fluctuations or emerging patterns.

February 2025 saw a notable shift in Orrell’s crime mix, with violent crimes making up 43.8% of the total, a significant proportion compared to property crimes (9.4%). This balance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 74% below the national rate. Among month-on-month changes, public order offences surged by 100.0% (from 0 to 2), while drugs-related crimes also rose by 100.0% (from 0 to 1). These increases may reflect heightened enforcement or reporting patterns during the month. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), likely due to reduced traffic volume in winter months. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 56.0% (from 25 to 11), potentially linked to seasonal factors or community initiatives. Residents may find the 74% gap between Orrell’s violent crime rate and the UK average particularly reassuring, though the rise in public order offences warrants attention.

Orrell’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, a 29.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in public gatherings. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 21,712, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 679 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons to national daily figures are not available. The population-scaled perspective underscores Orrell’s relative safety, particularly when contrasted with the UK’s overall crime profile, where rates are nearly four times higher. The drop in crime from January to February may also reflect the impact of colder weather on outdoor crime.