Crime Rate in Bickerstaffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bickerstaffe

The total recorded crimes in Bickerstaffe, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bickerstaffe crime rate of 1411.76 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 Bickerstaffe, encompassing approximately 76 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Bickerstaffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill View Court with total crimes: 24
  • Broad Hey Close with total crimes: 12
  • Dicket'S Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bickerstaffe?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Bickerstaffe reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 804 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bickerstaffe witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Bickerstaffe experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 750 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bickerstaffe witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bickerstaffe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bickerstaffe has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1411.76 ranking 1th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Bickerstaffe crimes were 804. The crime rate of Bickerstaffe in 2024 was 10509.80 (year) or 875.82 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bickerstaffe were around 750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9803.92 (year) or 816.99 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bickerstaffe)CrimesRank (Bickerstaffe)CrimesRank (Bickerstaffe)
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
Wrightington26 16211 19191 18
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

Bickerstaffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
March 202524
February 202530
December 202412
November 20246
October 202418
September 202424
August 202442
July 202418
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 20256
January 20256
November 202412
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246
May 20246

A total of 444 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202536
March 202524
February 202548
January 202554
December 202436
November 202430
October 202418
September 202448
August 202424
July 202448
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
December 20246
July 20246
May 20246

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
January 20256
November 202412
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20256
November 20246
August 20246

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
September 20246

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
December 20246
November 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
May 20246

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
May 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
August 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412

High Crime Locations Bickerstaffe in May 2025

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

1. Mill View Court (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Broad Hey Close (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Dicket'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Lyelake Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
5. Old Engine Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
6. Hollin Hey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Merdale Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Blaguegate Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Simonswood Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6

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