Crime Rate in Birch Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birch Green

The total recorded crimes in Birch Green, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birch Green crime rate of 5.04 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 Birch Green, encompassing approximately 10,524 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Birch Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Firbeck with total crimes: 6
  • Ferndale with total crimes: 6

How safe is Birch Green?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Birch Green reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 863 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Birch Green witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Birch Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 745 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Birch Green witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birch Green Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Birch Green has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 2th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Birch Green crimes were 863. The crime rate of Birch Green in 2024 was 82.00 (year) or 6.83 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birch Green were around 745 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.79 (year) or 5.90 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Birch Green)CrimesRank (Birch Green)CrimesRank (Birch Green)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Skelmersdale South56 1585 7550 6
Tanhouse20 13604 6693 3
Digmoor43 4754 3567 4
Knowsley30 8707 4457 10
Ashurst23 10623 5550 5
Burscough West40 5423 12253 14
Moorside34 6445 10399 11
Scott22 11463 9524 7
Derby30 7532 8497 9
Up Holland13 16442 11500 8
Skelmersdale North23 9370 13354 12
Burscough East22 12260 15249 15
Tarleton15 14238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland11 17283 14204 17
North Meols15 15250 16207 16
Wrightington6 21211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall10 19222 18184 19
Scarisbrick10 18193 20157 20
Newburgh8 2094 2363 25
Parbold5 22123 22151 21
Halsall5 23126 21126 22
Aughton Park3 2579 2494 23
Rufford5 2477 2592 24

Birch Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 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 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 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 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20251
October 20254
September 202510
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 20256
November 202519
October 202517
September 202527
August 20259
July 202532
June 202515
May 202534
April 202522
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20258
November 202518
October 202520
September 202520
August 202521
July 202536
June 202515
May 202526
April 202519
March 202511
February 202517

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
July 20251

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20258
August 20255
July 202515
June 20257
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20256
October 202510
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Birch Green in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Firbeck (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ferndale (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Flamstead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Birch Green Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
7. Findon Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Harsnips (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Inglewhite (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ingram (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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