Crime Rate in Digmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Digmoor

The total recorded crimes in Digmoor, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Digmoor crime rate of 5.75 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Digmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechtrees with total crimes: 10
  • Banksbarn with total crimes: 7
  • Blakehall with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Digmoor has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 5.75 ranking 3th 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.

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
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

Digmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 202427
September 202416
August 202420
July 202426
June 202436
May 202423
April 202415

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202523
January 202514
December 202426
November 202421
October 202417
September 202416
August 202425
July 20247
June 202460
May 202431
April 202424

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Digmoor in March 2025

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

1. Beechtrees (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Banksbarn (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Blakehall (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bankfield (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Abbeywood (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Daniels Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beechtrees Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Eskbank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Digmoor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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