Crime Rate in Aughton and Downholland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aughton and Downholland

The total recorded crimes in Aughton and Downholland, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aughton and Downholland crime rate of 9.48 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 and Downholland, encompassing approximately 2,004 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aughton and Downholland Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Serpentine with total crimes: 4
  • Jackson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bold Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aughton and Downholland?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Aughton and Downholland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 283 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aughton and Downholland recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Aughton and Downholland had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 204 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aughton and Downholland recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aughton and Downholland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aughton and Downholland has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 9.48 ranking 17th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Aughton and Downholland crimes were 283. The crime rate of Aughton and Downholland in 2024 was 141.19 (year) or 11.77 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aughton and Downholland were around 204 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.78 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aughton and Downholland)CrimesRank (Aughton and Downholland)CrimesRank (Aughton and Downholland)
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
Ashurst61 5623 5550 5
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
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

Aughton and Downholland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 202410
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20242

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aughton and Downholland in July 2025

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

1. The Serpentine (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
2. Jackson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bold Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Chisnall Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Riding Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Riding Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sumner Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Altcar Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Birch'S Brow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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