Crime Rate in Netherton and Orrell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Netherton and Orrell

The total recorded crimes in Netherton and Orrell, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netherton and Orrell crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Netherton and Orrell, encompassing approximately 31,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Netherton and Orrell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ford Close with total crimes: 18
  • Bridle Road with total crimes: 18
  • Orrell Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is Netherton and Orrell?

To understand the safety of Netherton and Orrell, we need to analyze Netherton and Orrell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Netherton and Orrell reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1,454 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Netherton and Orrell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Netherton and Orrell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,458 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Netherton and Orrell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Netherton and Orrell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Netherton and Orrell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Netherton and Orrell has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Netherton and Orrell crimes were 1,454. The crime rate of Netherton and Orrell in 2024 was 46.69 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Netherton and Orrell were around 1,458 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.82 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Netherton and Orrell)CrimesRank (Netherton and Orrell)CrimesRank (Netherton and Orrell)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
Molyneux145 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald129 61,605 51,520 5
Ford120 71,386 81,512 6
Kew119 81,154 101,161 10
Litherland107 111,223 91,244 9
Cambridge116 91,020 121,039 11
Norwood62 161,076 11975 12
Harington82 12629 18672 17
Ainsdale57 18711 16816 13
Sudell71 14830 13697 16
Manor78 13783 15815 14
Victoria55 19825 14788 15
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Netherton and Orrell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 729 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202558
March 202544
February 202532
January 202548
December 202459
November 202458
October 202439
September 202465
August 202459
July 202463
June 202486
May 202456

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202519
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 202421

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 202513
December 20249
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252
January 202512
December 20247
November 202413
October 202411
September 20244
August 202416
July 202411
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202518
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 202511
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202413
October 20246
September 20247
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations Netherton and Orrell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Netherton and Orrell postcode area is presented below.

1. Ford Close (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bridle Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
Other theft3
3. Orrell Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order9
Shoplifting3
4. Bolden Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Rokeby Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. King Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. St Asaph Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Ripon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Edinburgh Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadowfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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