Crime Rate in Wrightington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrightington

The total recorded crimes in Wrightington, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrightington crime rate of 15.89 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 Wrightington, encompassing approximately 1,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wrightington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mossy Lea Road with total crimes: 2
  • Appley Lane North with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wrightington?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Wrightington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 211 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wrightington recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Wrightington had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 191 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wrightington recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrightington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wrightington has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 15.89 ranking 19th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Wrightington crimes were 211. The crime rate of Wrightington in 2024 was 186.28 (year) or 15.52 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrightington were around 191 crimes with yearly crime rate of 168.62 (year) or 14.05 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrightington)CrimesRank (Wrightington)CrimesRank (Wrightington)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
Birch Green105 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse70 4604 6693 3
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
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

Wrightington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wrightington in July 2025

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

1. Mossy Lea Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Appley Lane North (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Farley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Hallbridge Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mossy Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Finch Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Heyes Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Vale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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