Crime Rate in Scarisbrick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scarisbrick

The total recorded crimes in Scarisbrick, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scarisbrick crime rate of 81.15 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 Scarisbrick, encompassing approximately 209 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Scarisbrick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turning Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Rimmer Green with total crimes: 3
  • Fieldlands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scarisbrick?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Scarisbrick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 193 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Scarisbrick recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Scarisbrick had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 157 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Scarisbrick recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scarisbrick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Scarisbrick has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 81.15 ranking 20th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Scarisbrick crimes were 193. The crime rate of Scarisbrick in 2024 was 921.24 (year) or 76.77 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scarisbrick were around 157 crimes with yearly crime rate of 749.40 (year) or 62.45 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scarisbrick)CrimesRank (Scarisbrick)CrimesRank (Scarisbrick)
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
Parbold21 19123 22151 21
Halsall12 22126 21126 22
Aughton Park7 2579 2494 23
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Scarisbrick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 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 (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 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 (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 202413
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Scarisbrick in May 2025

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

1. Turning Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rimmer Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fieldlands (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Drummersdale Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Meols View Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Drummersdale Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hillock Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Berry House Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heatons Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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