Crime Rate in Tanhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tanhouse

The total recorded crimes in Tanhouse, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tanhouse crime rate of 5.79 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Tanhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eskdale with total crimes: 9
  • Enstone with total crimes: 7
  • Ennerdale with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tanhouse has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 5.79 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
Bickerstaffe84 1804 2750 1
Birch Green49 5863 1745 2
Knowsley67 2707 4457 10
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Moorside51 4445 10399 11
Ashurst33 11623 5550 5
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
Up Holland36 10442 11500 8
Derby36 9532 8497 9
Skelmersdale North27 14370 13354 12
Burscough West30 13423 12253 14
North Meols32 12250 16207 16
Tarleton21 16238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland21 17283 14204 17
Burscough East15 19260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall25 15222 18184 19
Wrightington9 22211 19191 18
Aughton Park18 1879 2494 23
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

Tanhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202419
October 202428
September 202413
August 202417
July 202412
June 202440
May 202429
April 202422

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244
April 20241

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

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Tanhouse in March 2025

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

1. Eskdale (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Enstone (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ennerdale (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harrier Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Egerton (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Caister Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mercury Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Elmstead (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wellington Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Edenhurst (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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