Crime in Orrell Park: statistics, rates and trends
698 crimes were recorded in Orrell Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Orrell Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Orrell Park
- Types of crime in Orrell Park
- Orrell Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Orrell Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Orrell Park
- Population and deprivation in Orrell Park
- Questions about crime in Orrell Park
- About this data
698 crimes were recorded in Orrell Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 316 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orrell Park has the 877th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Orrell Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 698 | 69,358 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.6 | 136.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,985 | 508,961 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Orrell Park was highest in the year to July 2023 (826 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (553). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 698 | 116.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 813 | 135.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 769 | 128.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 826 | 138.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 563 | 94.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 661 | 110.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 590 | 98.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 553 | 92.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 660 | 110.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orrell 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, other crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest falls were in other crime (-48%) and vehicle crime (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 52.8 | 1.54 | -2% |
| Other crime | 75 | 12.5 | 5.93 | -48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 11.4 | 0.74 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 9.7 | 1.43 | -22% |
| Public order | 55 | 9.2 | 1.38 | -25% |
| Drugs | 34 | 5.7 | 1.74 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.2 | 0.50 | +79% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -44% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.8 | 1.36 | +450% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +167% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Orrell Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orrell Park recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Orrell Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orrell Park recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Orrell Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orrell Park recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Orrell Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orrell Park recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Orrell Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orrell Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Orrell Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orrell Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Orrell Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orrell Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Orrell Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orrell Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Orrell Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orrell Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Orrell Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Orrell Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Orrell Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orrell Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Orrell Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orrell Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Orrell Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Orrell Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Orrell Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orrell Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orrell Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orrell Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orrell Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton | 2,096 | 170.0 | +46% |
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -36% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,049 | 134.0 | +15% |
| County | 2,202 | 170.1 | +46% |
| Clubmoor West | 617 | 110.9 | -5% |
| Kirkdale East | 700 | 196.2 | +68% |
| Fazakerley East | 873 | 114.4 | -2% |
| Clubmoor East | 656 | 108.3 | -7% |
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 Orrell Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 169 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 51 |
| On or near Stoker Way | 50 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 36 |
| On or near Weightman Grove | 31 |
| On or near Whitfield Road | 24 |
| On or near Orrell Park | 22 |
| On or near A566 | 16 |
| On or near Whinfield Road | 14 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orrell 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 | 270 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Orrell Park has an estimated population of 5,985. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orrell Park sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Orrell Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Orrell Park a safe place to live?
Orrell Park recorded 116.6 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 Orrell Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (75).
Is crime in Orrell Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orrell Park was down 14% on the year before: 698 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Orrell Park?
Orrell Park 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 Orrell Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.