Crime Rate in Orford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orford

The total recorded crimes in Orford, Warrington, UK in March 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orford crime rate of 2.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Orford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 9
  • Alder Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Roome 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Orford has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)CrimesRank (Warrington)
Bewsey and Whitecross437 16,185 15,924 1
Fairfield and Howley121 31,390 31,528 2
Poplars and Hulme130 21,540 21,431 3
Latchford East101 4966 5906 5
Birchwood59 7888 6898 6
Latchford West71 6653 8692 7
Poulton North39 12693 7678 9
Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft40 11574 10684 8
Great Sankey South49 8609 9577 10
Chapelford and Old Hall45 9510 12472 13
Burtonwood and Winwick45 10504 13499 12
Rixton and Woolston36 13474 14511 11
Stockton Heath15 21569 11383 15
Westbrook33 15421 15388 14
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall36 14376 16279 20
Lymm South20 20340 18357 16
Lymm North and Thelwall32 16353 17286 19
Appleton28 18336 19352 17
Penketh and Cuerdley32 17319 20296 18
Grappenhall25 19237 21209 22
Poulton South12 22191 22233 21

Orford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 202418
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202537
January 202557
December 202457
November 202426
October 202427
September 202457
August 202447
July 202450
June 2024110
May 202447
April 202463

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Orford in March 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Alder Lane (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Roome Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Jockey Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dean Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Armour Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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