What is the crime rate in L40?

As of February 2026, L40 has a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 residents, based on 81 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L40?

The most common crime type in L40 is Violence and sexual offences with 26 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 32.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in L40?

As of February 2026, L40 has a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 residents, based on 81 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in L40?

The most common crime type in L40 is Violence and sexual offences with 26 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 32.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

L40 Crime Intelligence Report

L40 recorded 81 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 24.3% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 18.2% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

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Crime Rate

4.12per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

743

Within L40 district

West Lancashire

19,643

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Crabtree Lane Map	total: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 2 Other crime: 1	4
Springmount Drive Map	total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
Admiralty Close Map	total: 4 Shoplifting: 4	4
Boundary Lane Map	total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Public order: 1	3
Liverpool Road North Map	total: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Vehicle crime: 1	2
Flash Lane Map	total: 2 Burglary: 1 Other theft: 1	2
Wheatsheaf Mews Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
Mill Lane Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
Peters Avenue Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Public order: 1	2
Cartmel Close Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

81 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

32.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

17.3%

Vehicle Crime

9.9%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.6%

Other Theft

8.6%

Shoplifting

6.2%

Other Crime

4.9%

Burglary

4.9%

Drug Offences

3.7%

Public Order

3.7%

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Year-on-Yeartrending_down -18.2%

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