Crime Rate in Burscough West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burscough West

The total recorded crimes in Burscough West, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burscough West crime rate of 12.70 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 West, encompassing approximately 3,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Burscough West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Admiralty Close with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burscough West?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Burscough West reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 423 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burscough West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Burscough West had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 253 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burscough West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burscough West Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Burscough West has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 12.70 ranking 5th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Burscough West crimes were 423. The crime rate of Burscough West in 2024 was 134.31 (year) or 11.19 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burscough West were around 253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.33 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Burscough West)CrimesRank (Burscough West)CrimesRank (Burscough West)
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
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

Burscough West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
August 20258
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 202513
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202515
November 202531
October 202513
September 202515
August 202516
July 202515
June 202523
May 202518
April 202517
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20256
November 20255
October 20251
September 20255
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20259
November 202518
October 20256
September 202516
August 20259
July 202512
June 202517
May 202526
April 202523
March 202510
February 202511

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
July 20251
May 20253

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20257
June 20259
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Burscough West in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Admiralty Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Truscott Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crabtree Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Dam Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ringtail Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Lordsgate Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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