Crime in Orford: statistics, rates and trends
1,221 crimes were recorded in Orford in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
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1,221 crimes were recorded in Orford in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 596 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orford has the 1,156th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Orford | Warrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,221 | 16,255 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.6 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,790 | 215,391 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Orford was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,695 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,182). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 1,221 | 103.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,182 | 100.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,345 | 114.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,372 | 116.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,382 | 117.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,653 | 140.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,675 | 142.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,682 | 142.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,695 | 143.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orford 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, public order, other crime.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+71%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in burglary (-26%) and drugs (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 596 | 50.6 | 1.48 | -1% |
| Public order | 132 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 7.6 | 1.13 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 7.3 | 0.48 | +4% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.3 | 0.82 | +17% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.0 | 1.89 | +12% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.8 | 1.17 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.6 | 0.43 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +41% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 3.1 | 3.71 | +71% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Orford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orford recorded 596 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Orford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orford recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Orford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orford recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Orford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orford recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Orford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orford recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Orford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orford recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Orford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Orford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orford recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Orford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orford recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Orford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Orford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Orford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Orford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Orford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orford 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars and Hulme | 1,401 | 127.8 | +23% |
| Fairfield and Howley | 1,370 | 99.5 | -4% |
| Bewsey and Whitecross | 3,743 | 286.0 | +176% |
| Poulton South | 196 | 37.3 | -64% |
| Poulton North | 650 | 58.0 | -44% |
| Westbrook | 446 | 64.9 | -37% |
| Latchford West | 605 | 79.6 | -23% |
| Latchford East | 834 | 83.6 | -19% |
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 Orford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Norris Street | 64 |
| On or near Hospital | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Grace Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Hunter Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Morgan Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Jockey Street | 37 |
| On or near Dickenson Street | 35 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orford 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 | 525 | 43.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 277 | 22.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 7.8% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 7.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Orford has an estimated population of 11,790. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orford sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Orford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Orford a safe place to live?
Orford recorded 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Orford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 596 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (132).
Is crime in Orford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orford was up 3% on the year before: 1,221 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,182 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Orford?
Orford is policed by Cheshire. 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 Orford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.