Crime Rate in Hesketh-with-Becconsall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hesketh-with-Becconsall

The total recorded crimes in Hesketh-with-Becconsall, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hesketh-with-Becconsall crime rate of 11.89 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 Hesketh-with-Becconsall, encompassing approximately 2,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hesketh-with-Becconsall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Anchorage Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Honeysuckle Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hesketh-with-Becconsall?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Hesketh-with-Becconsall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 222 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hesketh-with-Becconsall recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hesketh-with-Becconsall had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 184 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hesketh-with-Becconsall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Hesketh-with-Becconsall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hesketh-with-Becconsall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hesketh-with-Becconsall has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 11.89 ranking 15th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Hesketh-with-Becconsall crimes were 222. The crime rate of Hesketh-with-Becconsall in 2024 was 105.55 (year) or 8.80 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hesketh-with-Becconsall were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.48 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking 19 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
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
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

Hesketh-with-Becconsall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hesketh-with-Becconsall in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hesketh-with-Becconsall postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Anchorage Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Honeysuckle Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Stables (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Woodlee Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Moss Green Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hazelwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newarth Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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