Crime Rate in Wrightington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrightington

The total recorded crimes in Wrightington, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrightington crime rate of 7.95 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) 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: 1
  • Broadhurst Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Mossy Lea Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wrightington has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 7.95 ranking 22th 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.

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
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
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

Wrightington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
July 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 March 2025

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

1. Mossy Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Broadhurst Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Mossy Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Robin Hood Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. College Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stoney Brow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Farley Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Farley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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