Crime Rate in Birch Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birch Green

The total recorded crimes in Birch Green, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birch Green crime rate of 9.98 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Birch Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Firbeck with total crimes: 10
  • Inglewhite with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Birch Green has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 9.98 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birch Green)CrimesRank (Birch Green)CrimesRank (Birch Green)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
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
Aughton Park11 2279 2494 23
Newburgh5 2594 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Birch Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202515
May 202526
April 202519
March 202511
February 202517
January 202514
December 202411
November 202423
October 202415
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
August 20243

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202515
May 202534
April 202522
March 202515
February 202513
January 202516
December 202416
November 202418
October 202418
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242

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
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Birch Green in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Firbeck (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Inglewhite (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Flimby (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Hallcroft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Ivybridge (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Houghton'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Flamstead (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heversham (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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