Crime Rate in Burscough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burscough East

The total recorded crimes in Burscough East, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Burscough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flax Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Liverpool Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Boundary Lane 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 January 2026 the Burscough East has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Burscough East)CrimesRank (Burscough East)CrimesRank (Burscough East)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Birch Green53 2863 1745 2
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
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

Burscough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20258
October 202511
September 20259
August 20257
July 202511
June 20254
May 202510
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
August 20251
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202518
November 202513
October 20259
September 20255
August 202512
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
April 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Burscough East in January 2026

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

1. Flax Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Liverpool Road North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Boundary Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Clough Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Stanley Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Poplars (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Square Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Clarkfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elder Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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