Crime Rate in Burscough West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burscough West

The total recorded crimes in Burscough West, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burscough West crime rate of 16.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Burscough West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Furnival Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Higgin'S Lane with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Burscough West has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 16.51 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burscough West)CrimesRank (Burscough West)CrimesRank (Burscough West)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
Birch Green105 2863 1745 2
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
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

Burscough West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 202513
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202523
May 202518
April 202517
March 202511
February 20259
January 20253
December 202411
November 202418
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202526
April 202523
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 202414
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Burscough West in July 2025

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

1. Abbey Lane (Map)
Total9
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
2. Furnival Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Higgin'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Chancel Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cartmel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Ringtail Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Lordsgate Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Crabtree Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School House Grove (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2

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