Crime Rate in Digmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Digmoor

The total recorded crimes in Digmoor, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Digmoor crime rate of 5.86 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 Digmoor, encompassing approximately 9,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Digmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Digmoor Road with total crimes: 7
  • Abbeywood with total crimes: 5
  • Beechtrees Mews with total crimes: 5

How safe is Digmoor?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Digmoor reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 754 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Digmoor witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Digmoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 567 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Digmoor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Digmoor Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Digmoor has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 ranking 6th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Digmoor crimes were 754. The crime rate of Digmoor in 2024 was 78.86 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Digmoor were around 567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.30 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Digmoor)CrimesRank (Digmoor)CrimesRank (Digmoor)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
Birch Green105 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse70 4604 6693 3
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
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

Digmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202514
April 202521
March 202516
February 202523
January 202514
December 202426
November 202421
October 202417
September 202416
August 202425

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202525
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
February 202513
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 202427
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Digmoor in July 2025

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

1. Digmoor Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Abbeywood (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beechtrees Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Abbeystead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Banksbarn (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
6. Blakehall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Beechtrees (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
8. Eskbank (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Miller Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Potter Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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