Crime Rate in Orford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orford

The total recorded crimes in Orford, Warrington, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orford crime rate of 2.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (22.92% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Orford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Locker Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Norris Street with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Orford has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orford)CrimesRank (Orford)CrimesRank (Orford)
Bewsey and Whitecross574 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley122 21,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme113 31,540 21,431 3
Latchford East74 5966 5906 5
Birchwood69 7888 6898 6
Great Sankey South73 6609 9577 10
Latchford West49 12653 8692 7
Poulton North47 13693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft65 8574 10684 8
Chapelford and Old Hall62 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick58 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston53 11474 14511 11
Stockton Heath27 17569 11383 15
Westbrook29 16421 15388 14
Appleton34 14336 19352 17
Lymm South32 15340 18357 16
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall19 22376 16279 20
Lymm North and Thelwall26 19353 17286 19
Penketh and Cuerdley26 18319 20296 18
Poulton South21 20191 22233 21
Grappenhall20 21237 21209 22

Orford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202513
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202416
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
March 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202548
May 202563
April 202546
March 202544
February 202537
January 202557
December 202457
November 202426
October 202427
September 202457
August 202447

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Orford in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Locker Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Norris Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Gough Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Roome Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Alamein Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Floyd Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Currans Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Morgan Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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