Crime Rate in Ashurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashurst

The total recorded crimes in Ashurst, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashurst crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ashurst, encompassing approximately 9,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Ashurst Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Falkland with total crimes: 10
  • Fairstead with total crimes: 5
  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ashurst?

To understand the safety of Ashurst, we need to analyze Ashurst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Ashurst reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 623 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Ashurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 550 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashurst witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Ashurst has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ashurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashurst has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 6.64 ranking 5th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashurst crimes were 623. The crime rate of Ashurst in 2024 was 67.86 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashurst were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.91 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashurst)CrimesRank (Ashurst)CrimesRank (Ashurst)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
Birch Green105 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse70 4604 6693 3
Digmoor56 6754 3567 4
Skelmersdale South74 3585 7550 6
Knowsley54 7707 4457 10
Scott52 8463 9524 7
Up Holland42 11442 11500 8
Derby25 14532 8497 9
Burscough West52 9423 12253 14
Moorside48 10445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North33 12370 13354 12
Tarleton23 16238 17300 13
Burscough East27 13260 15249 15
Aughton and Downholland19 17283 14204 17
North Meols24 15250 16207 16
Wrightington18 19211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall13 21222 18184 19
Scarisbrick18 18193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 24123 22151 21
Aughton Park11 2279 2494 23
Newburgh5 2594 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Ashurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202517
May 202512
April 202522
March 202514
February 202518
January 202520
December 202415
November 202410
October 202422
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202526
May 202521
April 202516
March 202510
February 202511
January 202521
December 202414
November 202417
October 202419
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
January 20251
December 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ashurst in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashurst postcode area is presented below.

1. Falkland (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Fairstead (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Ashmead Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
4. Lyndale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Melbreck (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lowcroft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairlie (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Lambourne (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Larkhill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Jackfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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