Crime Rate in Orford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orford

The total recorded crimes in Orford, Warrington, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orford crime rate of 2.68 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 Orford, encompassing approximately 41,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (36.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Orford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Norris Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Orford?

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

  • Relative to Warrington:

    • In 2024, Orford reported a higher crime volume than the Warrington average, with 1,334 crimes compared to 885. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Orford witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

    • In 2023, Orford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warrington average, with 1,343 crimes compared to 860. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orford witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Warrington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Warrington, Orford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Orford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Orford has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Warrington, UK

In 2024, the total Orford crimes were 1,334. The crime rate of Orford in 2024 was 32.20 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Warrington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orford were around 1,343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.42 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Warrington.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orford)CrimesRank (Orford)CrimesRank (Orford)
Bewsey and Whitecross468 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley113 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme120 21,540 21,431 3
Latchford East100 5966 5906 5
Birchwood53 8888 6898 6
Great Sankey South61 6609 9577 10
Latchford West55 7653 8692 7
Poulton North42 11693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft38 13574 10684 8
Rixton and Woolston48 9474 14511 11
Burtonwood and Winwick48 10504 13499 12
Stockton Heath20 19569 11383 15
Chapelford and Old Hall24 18510 12472 13
Westbrook39 12421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm North and Thelwall34 15353 17286 19
Lymm South17 20340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall30 16376 16279 20
Penketh and Cuerdley26 17319 20296 18
Poulton South7 22191 22233 21
Grappenhall16 21237 21209 22

Orford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 202418
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202546
March 202544
February 202537
January 202557
December 202457
November 202426
October 202427
September 202457
August 202447
July 202450
June 2024110
May 202447

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410
July 202415
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Orford in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Norris Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Alder Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Roome Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Northway (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Long Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Alder Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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