Crime in Orrell Park: statistics, rates and trends
671 crimes were recorded in Orrell Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Orrell Park
- Questions about crime in Orrell Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (301), other crime (68) and anti-social behaviour (61) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 970th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Orrell Park | Liverpool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 671 | 69,301 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.1 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,985 | 508,961 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Orrell Park peaked in the year to August 2023 (818 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (557). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 671 | 112.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 813 | 135.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 775 | 129.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 818 | 136.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 594 | 99.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 641 | 107.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 606 | 101.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 557 | 93.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 635 | 106.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Orrell Park recorded notably more other crime (5.4 times the national rate), drugs (84% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 29 to 36, while other crime fell from 143 to 68 and anti-social behaviour fell from 91 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 50.3 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Other crime | 68 | 11.4 | 2.1 | -52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 10.2 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 56 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 36 | 6.0 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Orrell Park; the highest is Kirkdale East (193.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Fazakerley North (74.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Orrell Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton | 2,045 | 165.9 | +48% |
| Fazakerley North | 321 | 74.8 | -33% |
| Fazakerley West | 1,037 | 132.4 | +18% |
| County | 2,183 | 168.6 | +50% |
| Clubmoor West | 627 | 112.6 | 0% |
| Kirkdale East | 690 | 193.4 | +72% |
| Fazakerley East | 891 | 116.7 | +4% |
| Clubmoor East | 647 | 106.8 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Orrell Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (165).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 165 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 51 |
| On or near Stoker Way | 40 |
| On or near Weightman Grove | 37 |
| On or near Moss Lane | 35 |
| On or near Whitfield Road | 22 |
| On or near Orrell Park | 21 |
| On or near A566 | 15 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 15 |
| On or near Orrell Lane | 14 |
Of the 610 crimes in Orrell Park with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Orrell Park has an estimated population of 5,985 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%), more households without a car (30%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Orrell Park average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Orrell Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Orrell Park a safe place to live?
Orrell Park recorded 112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 970th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Orrell Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other crime (68).
Is crime in Orrell Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Orrell Park was down 17% on the year before: 671 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Orrell Park?
About 5,985 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Orrell Park?
Orrell Park is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.