The total recorded crimes in Hesketh-with-Becconsall, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hesketh-with-Becconsall crime rate of 6.18 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the West Lancashire.
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 areas in the West Lancashire.
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.
In July 2025 the Hesketh-with-Becconsall has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 6.18 ranking 21th 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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hesketh-with-Becconsall) | Crimes | Rank (Hesketh-with-Becconsall) | Crimes | Rank (Hesketh-with-Becconsall) | |
| Bickerstaffe | 138 | 1 | 804 | 2 | 750 | 1 |
| Birch Green | 105 | 2 | 863 | 1 | 745 | 2 |
| Tanhouse | 70 | 4 | 604 | 6 | 693 | 3 |
| Digmoor | 56 | 6 | 754 | 3 | 567 | 4 |
| Skelmersdale South | 74 | 3 | 585 | 7 | 550 | 6 |
| Knowsley | 54 | 7 | 707 | 4 | 457 | 10 |
| Ashurst | 61 | 5 | 623 | 5 | 550 | 5 |
| Scott | 52 | 8 | 463 | 9 | 524 | 7 |
| Up Holland | 42 | 11 | 442 | 11 | 500 | 8 |
| Derby | 25 | 14 | 532 | 8 | 497 | 9 |
| Burscough West | 52 | 9 | 423 | 12 | 253 | 14 |
| Moorside | 48 | 10 | 445 | 10 | 399 | 11 |
| Skelmersdale North | 33 | 12 | 370 | 13 | 354 | 12 |
| Tarleton | 23 | 16 | 238 | 17 | 300 | 13 |
| Burscough East | 27 | 13 | 260 | 15 | 249 | 15 |
| Aughton and Downholland | 19 | 17 | 283 | 14 | 204 | 17 |
| North Meols | 24 | 15 | 250 | 16 | 207 | 16 |
| Wrightington | 18 | 19 | 211 | 19 | 191 | 18 |
| Scarisbrick | 18 | 18 | 193 | 20 | 157 | 20 |
| Halsall | 14 | 20 | 126 | 21 | 126 | 22 |
| Parbold | 9 | 24 | 123 | 22 | 151 | 21 |
| Aughton Park | 11 | 22 | 79 | 24 | 94 | 23 |
| Newburgh | 5 | 25 | 94 | 23 | 63 | 25 |
| Rufford | 11 | 23 | 77 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (8 cases).
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hesketh-with-Becconsall postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |