Crime Rate in Up Holland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Up Holland

The total recorded crimes in Up Holland, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Up Holland crime rate of 5.17 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 Up Holland, encompassing approximately 6,963 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Up Holland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Alma Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Ravenhead Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Up Holland?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Up Holland reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 442 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Up Holland witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Up Holland experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 500 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Up Holland witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Up Holland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Up Holland has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 5.17 ranking 10th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Up Holland crimes were 442. The crime rate of Up Holland in 2024 was 63.48 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Up Holland were around 500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.81 (year) or 5.98 (month) ranking 8 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
Tanhouse48 6604 6693 3
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Moorside51 4445 10399 11
Ashurst33 11623 5550 5
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
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

Up Holland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202523
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410
July 202416
June 202418
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 202412
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Up Holland in March 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
2. Alma Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ravenhead Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peel Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Darfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Stanley Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hall Green Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pimbo Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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