Crime Rate in Orrell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orrell

The total recorded crimes in Orrell, Wigan, UK in March 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orrell crime rate of 0.08 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 Orrell, encompassing approximately 12,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Orrell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crank Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Orrell?

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

  • Relative to Wigan:

    • In 2024, Orrell reported a higher crime volume than the Wigan average, with 9 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Orrell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Orrell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wigan average, with 39 crimes compared to 11. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orrell witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Orrell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Orrell has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.08 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Wigan, UK

In 2024, the total Orrell crimes were 9. The crime rate of Orrell in 2024 was 0.72 (year) or 0.06 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wigan.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orrell were around 39 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3.13 (year) or 0.26 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wigan.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)CrimesRank (Wigan)
DouglasNA NA39 159 1
Shevington with Lower Ground2 122 227 3
Ashton1 26 77 7
Aspull New Springs WhelleyNA NA17 311 6
Atherton1 311 57 8
Wigan WestNA NA15 417 4
Hindley1 43 144 12
BrynNA NA4 916 5
Worsley Mesnes1 64 131 17
Wigan CentralNA NA4 83 14
Standish with LangtreeNA NA2 167 9
Leigh WestNA NA4 116 10
InceNA NA4 10NA NA
Lowton EastNA NA1 205 11
AbramNA NA4 121 18
Golborne and Lowton WestNA NANA NA3 13
AtherleighNA NA2 183 15
Astley Mosley CommonNA NA3 15NA NA
PembertonNA NA2 172 16
Leigh SouthNA NA1 191 19
WinstanleyNA NANA NA1 20
Leigh EastNA NA1 21NA NA

Orrell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Orrell in March 2025

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

1. Crank Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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