Crime Rate in Parbold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parbold

The total recorded crimes in Parbold, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parbold crime rate of 12.07 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 Parbold, encompassing approximately 1,740 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Parbold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Parbold?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Parbold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 123 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Parbold recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Parbold had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 151 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Parbold recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parbold Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Parbold has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 12.07 ranking 19th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Parbold crimes were 123. The crime rate of Parbold in 2024 was 70.69 (year) or 5.89 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parbold were around 151 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.78 (year) or 7.23 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parbold)CrimesRank (Parbold)CrimesRank (Parbold)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
Digmoor52 5754 3567 4
Burscough West64 3423 12253 14
Knowsley44 8707 4457 10
Skelmersdale South55 4585 7550 6
Ashurst52 6623 5550 5
Scott33 11463 9524 7
Up Holland43 10442 11500 8
Derby44 9532 8497 9
Moorside26 15445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North28 14370 13354 12
North Meols33 12250 16207 16
Tarleton29 13238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland23 17283 14204 17
Burscough East22 18260 15249 15
Wrightington26 16211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall12 21222 18184 19
Scarisbrick17 20193 20157 20
Halsall12 22126 21126 22
Aughton Park7 2579 2494 23
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Parbold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Parbold in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Brandreth Delph (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Long Heys Or Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Long Heys Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Higher Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Higher Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mill Leat Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Miry Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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