Crime Rate in Aughton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aughton Park

The total recorded crimes in Aughton Park, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aughton Park crime rate of 6.30 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 Aughton Park, encompassing approximately 2,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aughton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Acorns with total crimes: 5
  • Meadow Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Clieves Hills Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aughton Park?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Aughton Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 79 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aughton Park recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aughton Park had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 94 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aughton Park recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Aughton Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aughton Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aughton Park has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 18th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Aughton Park crimes were 79. The crime rate of Aughton Park in 2024 was 27.64 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aughton Park were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.88 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
Bickerstaffe84 1804 2750 1
Birch Green49 5863 1745 2
Knowsley67 2707 4457 10
Tanhouse48 6604 6693 3
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Moorside51 4445 10399 11
Ashurst33 11623 5550 5
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
Up Holland36 10442 11500 8
Derby36 9532 8497 9
Skelmersdale North27 14370 13354 12
Burscough West30 13423 12253 14
North Meols32 12250 16207 16
Tarleton21 16238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland21 17283 14204 17
Burscough East15 19260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall25 15222 18184 19
Wrightington9 22211 19191 18
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

Aughton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Aughton Park in March 2025

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

1. The Acorns (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Meadow Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Clieves Hills Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Butterfield Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
7. Delph Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ryder Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moss Nook (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Haven Brow (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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