Crime in Orchard Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,437 crimes were recorded in Orchard Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Orchard Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Orchard Park
- Types of crime in Orchard Park
- Orchard Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Orchard Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Orchard Park
- Population and deprivation in Orchard Park
- Questions about crime in Orchard Park
- About this data
2,437 crimes were recorded in Orchard Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,088 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orchard Park has the 568th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Orchard Park | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,437 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.4 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,741 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Orchard Park was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,244 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,179). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 2,437 | 137.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,179 | 122.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,442 | 137.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,162 | 178.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,764 | 155.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,712 | 152.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,045 | 171.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,244 | 182.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,075 | 173.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 241 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| May 2026 | 229 |
| April 2026 | 243 |
| March 2026 | 218 |
| February 2026 | 172 |
| January 2026 | 174 |
| December 2025 | 152 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 252 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
| August 2025 | 171 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orchard Park 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+51%) and other crime (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,088 | 61.3 | 1.79 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 231 | 13.0 | 1.57 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 | 11.6 | 1.70 | +4% |
| Public order | 185 | 10.4 | 1.57 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -6% |
| Other theft | 130 | 7.3 | 1.15 | +19% |
| Burglary | 100 | 5.6 | 1.59 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 5.4 | 1.09 | +51% |
| Other crime | 77 | 4.3 | 2.06 | +40% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +2% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.0 | 1.50 | +157% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.0 | 2.40 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.5 | 1.51 | +44% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -90% |
Violence and sexual offences in Orchard Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orchard Park recorded 1,088 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Orchard Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orchard Park recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Orchard Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orchard Park recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Orchard Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orchard Park recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Orchard Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orchard Park recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Orchard Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orchard Park recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Orchard Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orchard Park recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Orchard Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orchard Park recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Orchard Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orchard Park recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Orchard Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orchard Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Orchard Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orchard Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Orchard Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orchard Park recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Orchard Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orchard Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Orchard Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orchard Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 90% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orchard Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orchard Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orchard Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1,015 | 94.0 | -32% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,440 | 131.2 | -4% |
| Bricknell | 534 | 66.2 | -52% |
| Kingswood | 603 | 67.1 | -51% |
| West Carr | 1,768 | 138.0 | +0% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | +14% |
| Derringham | 768 | 71.3 | -48% |
| North Carr | 2,076 | 125.3 | -9% |
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 Orchard Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 163 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 125 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 99 |
| On or near Ellerburn Avenue | 85 |
| On or near Dingley Close | 52 |
| On or near Blythorpe | 47 |
| On or near 2Nd Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Dodthorpe | 40 |
| On or near 24Th Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Beckside Close | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orchard Park 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 | 958 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 672 | 27.6% |
| Under investigation | 222 | 9.1% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 97 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 53 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Orchard Park has an estimated population of 17,741. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orchard Park sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Orchard Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.9% |
| Social rented homes | 53.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.4% |
Is Orchard Park a safe place to live?
Orchard Park recorded 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Orchard Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,088 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (231).
Is crime in Orchard Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orchard Park was up 12% on the year before: 2,437 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,179 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Orchard Park?
Orchard Park is policed by Humberside. 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 Orchard Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.