Orrell Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Orrell, 1.4 crimes were reported in October 2025—a figure 81.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the composition of incidents reveals a distinct local profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 61.3% of all reported crimes, a rate that remains 66% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 22.6%, again significantly lower than the national rate of 1.3 per 1,000. These figures may be influenced by Orrell’s character as a built-up area within West Lancashire, where community-focused policing and lower population density likely contribute to reduced incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to shape patterns: with clocks going back and darker evenings setting in, the rise in public order offences—though still minimal—aligns with increased community activity around Halloween. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in burglary and anti-social behaviour could reflect a combination of proactive local initiatives and the natural ebb of seasonal crime trends. For residents, the per-capita perspective translates to a low risk: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 700 residents, a statistic that reinforces the area’s safety compared to broader UK averages. This data illustrates an environment where violent crime remains a concern but is far from the national norm, with property-related offences at historic lows.

October 2025 saw a notable shift in Orrell’s crime mix, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 61.3% of total incidents—nearly double the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category, which includes 19 reported cases, remained 66% below the UK rate, a stark contrast to the national trend. Meanwhile, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents, possibly linked to Halloween activities and darker evenings. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 80%, from five to one incident, and anti-social behaviour dropped 53.3% to seven cases. These decreases may reflect effective local policing or seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic in residential areas. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the low likelihood of encountering crime: with one crime per 700 residents monthly, the risk remains minimal compared to UK-wide figures.

In October 2025, Orrell’s crime rate stood at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, a 36.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a manageable local risk level. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 700 residents over the course of the month. Given Orrell’s population of 21,712, this monthly exposure highlights a relatively safe environment compared to broader UK averages. The drop in burglary and anti-social behaviour—down 80% and 53.3% respectively—contrasts with the rise in public order offences, which doubled from zero to two incidents. These shifts may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and Halloween activities, influencing local dynamics.