Crime Rate in Burscough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burscough East

The total recorded crimes in Burscough East, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burscough East crime rate of 4.53 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 Burscough East, encompassing approximately 4,852 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burscough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liverpool Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Stanley Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burscough East?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Burscough East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 260 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burscough East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Burscough East had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 249 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burscough East recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burscough East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burscough East has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 18th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Burscough East crimes were 260. The crime rate of Burscough East in 2024 was 53.58 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burscough East were around 249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.31 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burscough East)CrimesRank (Burscough East)CrimesRank (Burscough East)
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
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

Burscough East 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 (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burscough East in May 2025

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

1. Liverpool Road North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Stanley Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Glovers Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Liverpool Road North (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Moss Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Warper'S Moss Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Richmond Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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