Crime Rate in Aughton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aughton Park

The total recorded crimes in Aughton Park, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aughton Park crime rate of 3.85 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 Aughton Park, encompassing approximately 2,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aughton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Standhouse Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Quarry Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Clieves Hills Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aughton Park?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Aughton Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 79 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aughton Park recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Aughton Park had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 94 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aughton Park recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aughton Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aughton Park has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 22th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Aughton Park crimes were 79. The crime rate of Aughton Park in 2024 was 27.64 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aughton Park were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.88 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aughton Park)CrimesRank (Aughton Park)CrimesRank (Aughton Park)
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
Wrightington18 19211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall13 21222 18184 19
Scarisbrick18 18193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 24123 22151 21
Newburgh5 2594 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Aughton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20253
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Aughton Park in July 2025

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

1. Standhouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Quarry Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Clieves Hills Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shepherd'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Booth'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cut Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. B5197 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchard View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Spencers Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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