Crime Rate in Bickerstaffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickerstaffe

The total recorded crimes in Bickerstaffe, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickerstaffe crime rate of 1098.04 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 Bickerstaffe, encompassing approximately 76 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bickerstaffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyelake Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Mill View Court with total crimes: 12
  • Heyescroft with total crimes: 12

How safe is Bickerstaffe?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Bickerstaffe reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 804 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bickerstaffe witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bickerstaffe experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 750 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bickerstaffe witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bickerstaffe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bickerstaffe has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1098.04 ranking 1th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Bickerstaffe crimes were 804. The crime rate of Bickerstaffe in 2024 was 10509.80 (year) or 875.82 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bickerstaffe were around 750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9803.92 (year) or 816.99 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
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
Aughton Park18 1879 2494 23
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

Bickerstaffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202530
December 202412
November 20246
October 202418
September 202424
August 202442
July 202418
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202548
January 202554
December 202436
November 202430
October 202418
September 202448
August 202424
July 202448
June 202448
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20246
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20246
July 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20256
November 202412
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
December 20246
November 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
May 20246

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20256
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
May 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
August 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246

High Crime Locations Bickerstaffe in March 2025

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

1. Lyelake Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
2. Mill View Court (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Heyescroft (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
5. St Helens Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Blaguegate Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
7. Blaguegate Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Hall Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Simonswood Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Barrow Nook Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6

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