25 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in West Lancashire
Compare crime rates across all 25 wards in West Lancashire. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birch Green | 144.4 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Digmoor | 119.5 | 67 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Moorside | 97.7 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Tanhouse | 91.0 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Burscough West | 90.6 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Skelmersdale South | 85.6 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Knowsley | 78.7 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Ashurst | 68.1 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Scott | 54.3 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Burscough East | 53.8 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 11 | North Meols | 47.9 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Bickerstaffe | 42.4 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Scarisbrick | 41.1 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Skelmersdale North | 41.0 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Halsall | 38.4 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Rufford | 37.0 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Derby | 36.8 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Tarleton | 36.5 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Hesketh-with-Becconsall | 36.0 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Up Holland | 34.2 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Aughton and Downholland | 33.2 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Parbold | 32.4 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Wrightington | 30.7 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Newburgh | 29.0 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Aughton Park | 17.5 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of West Lancashire has the highest crime rate?
Birch Green has the highest crime rate in West Lancashire, with 144.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in West Lancashire?
Aughton Park has the lowest crime rate among West Lancashire's wards, with 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does West Lancashire have?
West Lancashire has 25 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.