Crime in Orwell & Villages: statistics, rates and trends

375 crimes were recorded in Orwell & Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 172 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Orwell & Villages has the 3,636th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Orwell & Villages was highest in the year to July 2021 (477 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (347). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Orwell & Villages 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+14%).

The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Orwell & Villages

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Orwell & Villages recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Orwell & Villages

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Orwell & Villages recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Orwell & Villages

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Orwell & Villages recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Orwell & Villages

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Orwell & Villages recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Orwell & Villages

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Orwell & Villages recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Orwell & Villages

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Orwell & Villages recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Orwell & Villages

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Orwell & Villages recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Orwell & Villages

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Orwell & Villages recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Orwell & Villages

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Orwell & Villages recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Orwell & Villages

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Orwell & Villages recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Orwell & Villages

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Orwell & Villages recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower 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.

Theft from the person in Orwell & Villages

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Orwell & Villages recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Orwell & Villages, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Orwell & Villages.

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 Orwell & Villages over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Orwell & Villages 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.

Orwell & Villages has an estimated population of 10,758. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Orwell & Villages sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Orwell & Villages. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.