Crime Rate in Moorside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorside

The total recorded crimes in Moorside, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorside crime rate of 1.19 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 Moorside, encompassing approximately 40,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Moorside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carfield with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Beavers Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Moorside?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Moorside reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 445 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moorside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Moorside experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 399 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moorside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moorside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moorside has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 10th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Moorside crimes were 445. The crime rate of Moorside in 2024 was 11.00 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moorside were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.86 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moorside)CrimesRank (Moorside)CrimesRank (Moorside)
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
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

Moorside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft 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 (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 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 (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202511
April 202512
March 202521
February 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 202410
October 20245
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Moorside in July 2025

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

1. Carfield (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Beavers Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clay Brow Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ormskirk Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Martins Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Robbery1
7. Cherrycroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Cornbrook (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Colinton (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blaydon Park (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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