Crime Rate in Wrightington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrightington

The total recorded crimes in Wrightington, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrightington crime rate of 22.95 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wrightington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithy Brow with total crimes: 3
  • Bank Brow with total crimes: 3
  • Mossy Lea Road 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 May 2025 the Wrightington has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 22.95 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrightington)CrimesRank (Wrightington)CrimesRank (Wrightington)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
Digmoor52 5754 3567 4
Burscough West64 3423 12253 14
Knowsley44 8707 4457 10
Skelmersdale South55 4585 7550 6
Ashurst52 6623 5550 5
Scott33 11463 9524 7
Up Holland43 10442 11500 8
Derby44 9532 8497 9
Moorside26 15445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North28 14370 13354 12
North Meols33 12250 16207 16
Tarleton29 13238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland23 17283 14204 17
Burscough East22 18260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall12 21222 18184 19
Parbold21 19123 22151 21
Scarisbrick17 20193 20157 20
Halsall12 22126 21126 22
Aughton Park7 2579 2494 23
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Wrightington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Smithy Brow (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bank Brow (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mossy Lea Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Apple Hey (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Stoney Brow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Thirlmere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Toogood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mossy Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Broadhurst Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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