Crime Rate in Tanhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tanhouse

The total recorded crimes in Tanhouse, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tanhouse crime rate of 8.45 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 Tanhouse, encompassing approximately 8,288 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tanhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmridge with total crimes: 19
  • Elswick with total crimes: 12
  • Elmstead with total crimes: 7

How safe is Tanhouse?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Tanhouse reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 604 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tanhouse witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Tanhouse experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 693 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tanhouse witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tanhouse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tanhouse has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 4th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Tanhouse crimes were 604. The crime rate of Tanhouse in 2024 was 72.87 (year) or 6.07 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tanhouse were around 693 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.61 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tanhouse)CrimesRank (Tanhouse)CrimesRank (Tanhouse)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
Birch Green105 2863 1745 2
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
Moorside48 10445 10399 11
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

Tanhouse 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 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 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202520
May 202520
April 202520
March 202522
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202419
October 202428
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20254
February 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202514
April 202511
March 20258
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Tanhouse in July 2025

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

1. Elmridge (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Elswick (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Elmstead (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Enstone (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Eskdale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tawd Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
7. Eskbrook (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caister Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Egerton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wellington Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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