Crime Rate in Burscough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burscough East

The total recorded crimes in Burscough East, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burscough East crime rate of 5.56 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 Burscough East, encompassing approximately 4,852 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burscough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liverpool Road North with total crimes: 6
  • Stanley Court with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burscough East?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Burscough East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 260 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burscough East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Burscough East had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 249 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burscough East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burscough East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burscough East has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 13th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Burscough East crimes were 260. The crime rate of Burscough East in 2024 was 53.58 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burscough East were around 249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.31 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burscough East)CrimesRank (Burscough East)CrimesRank (Burscough East)
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
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

Burscough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 202510
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Burscough East in July 2025

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

1. Liverpool Road North (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stanley Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Flaxfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Flax Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Burscough Junction (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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