Crime in Netherton and Orrell: statistics, rates and trends
969 crimes were recorded in Netherton and Orrell in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Netherton and Orrell at a glance
- Crime trends in Netherton and Orrell
- Types of crime in Netherton and Orrell
- Netherton and Orrell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Netherton and Orrell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Netherton and Orrell
- Population and deprivation in Netherton and Orrell
- Questions about crime in Netherton and Orrell
- About this data
969 crimes were recorded in Netherton and Orrell in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 482 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Netherton and Orrell has the 1,890th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Netherton and Orrell | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 969 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.9 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,284 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Netherton and Orrell was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,320 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (941). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 969 | 78.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 955 | 77.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 941 | 76.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,276 | 103.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,320 | 107.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,177 | 95.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,028 | 83.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,144 | 93.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,156 | 94.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Netherton and Orrell over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for drugs.
The largest increases were in other crime (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-62%) and public order (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 39.2 | 1.15 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 7.0 | 0.46 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 6.7 | 0.98 | +5% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.5 | 0.82 | -22% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.6 | 1.42 | +10% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -4% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.6 | 1.23 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.4 | 0.50 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.4 | 0.28 | +123% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -3% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.69 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Netherton and Orrell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Netherton and Orrell recorded 482 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Netherton and Orrell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Netherton and Orrell recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Netherton and Orrell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Netherton and Orrell recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Netherton and Orrell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Netherton and Orrell recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Netherton and Orrell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Netherton and Orrell recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Netherton and Orrell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Netherton and Orrell recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Netherton and Orrell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Netherton and Orrell recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Netherton and Orrell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Netherton and Orrell recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Netherton and Orrell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Netherton and Orrell recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Netherton and Orrell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Netherton and Orrell recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Netherton and Orrell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Netherton and Orrell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Netherton and Orrell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Netherton and Orrell recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Netherton and Orrell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Netherton and Orrell recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Netherton and Orrell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Netherton and Orrell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Netherton and Orrell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Netherton and Orrell.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Netherton and Orrell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridle Road | 72 |
| On or near St Asaph Grove | 50 |
| On or near Edinburgh Close | 41 |
| On or near Grainger Avenue | 35 |
| On or near King Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Bolden Close | 27 |
| On or near Gronow Place | 24 |
| On or near Hardy Close | 22 |
| On or near Orrell Lane | 21 |
| On or near Chester Avenue | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Netherton and Orrell over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 419 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 218 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Netherton and Orrell has an estimated population of 12,284. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Netherton and Orrell sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Netherton and Orrell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.3% |
Is Netherton and Orrell a safe place to live?
Netherton and Orrell recorded 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Netherton and Orrell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 482 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Netherton and Orrell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Netherton and Orrell was up 1% on the year before: 969 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 955 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Netherton and Orrell?
Netherton and Orrell is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Netherton and Orrell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.