Crime in Orchard Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,418 crimes were recorded in Orchard Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Orchard Park
- Questions about crime in Orchard Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,078), shoplifting (231) and criminal damage and arson (203) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 587th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Orchard Park | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,418 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.3 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,741 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Orchard Park peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,269 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,159). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,418 | 136.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,159 | 121.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,405 | 135.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,096 | 174.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,825 | 159.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,651 | 149.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,027 | 170.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,269 | 184.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,122 | 176.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Orchard Park recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (78% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (39% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 60 to 95 and other crime rose from 51 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,078 | 60.8 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 231 | 13.0 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 184 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 9.3 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Other theft | 132 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Burglary | 106 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +58% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +55% |
| Drugs | 54 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.7 | 0.8 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Orchard Park; the highest is Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, City of (155.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Derringham (65.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orchard Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | -31% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | -2% |
| Bricknell | 540 | 67.0 | -51% |
| Kingswood | 622 | 69.2 | -49% |
| West Carr | 1,752 | 136.8 | 0% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | +14% |
| Derringham | 709 | 65.8 | -52% |
| North Carr | 2,105 | 127.0 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Orchard Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 164 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 125 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 101 |
| On or near Ellerburn Avenue | 86 |
| On or near Dingley Close | 49 |
| On or near Blythorpe | 44 |
| On or near 2Nd Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Beckside Close | 39 |
| On or near Dodthorpe | 39 |
| On or near 24Th Avenue | 38 |
Of the 2,253 crimes in Orchard Park with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 165 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 977 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 663 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 94 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 57 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Orchard Park has an estimated population of 17,741 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (54%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (43%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Orchard Park average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Orchard Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 53.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Orchard Park a safe place to live?
Orchard Park recorded 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 587th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Orchard Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,078 reports in the 12 months to August 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: 2,418 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,159 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Orchard Park?
About 17,741 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Orchard Park?
Orchard Park is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.