Crime Rate in Digmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Digmoor

The total recorded crimes in Digmoor, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Digmoor crime rate of 4.50 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 Digmoor, encompassing approximately 9,561 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Digmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechtrees with total crimes: 9
  • Abbeywood with total crimes: 6
  • Banksbarn with total crimes: 5

How safe is Digmoor?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Digmoor reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 754 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Digmoor witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Digmoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 567 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Digmoor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Digmoor Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Digmoor has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 4th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Digmoor crimes were 754. The crime rate of Digmoor in 2024 was 78.86 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Digmoor were around 567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.30 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Digmoor)CrimesRank (Digmoor)CrimesRank (Digmoor)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Birch Green53 2863 1745 2
Skelmersdale South56 1585 7550 6
Tanhouse20 13604 6693 3
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
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

Digmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 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 Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20256
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202517
November 202518
October 202519
September 202515
August 202519
July 202515
June 202523
May 202514
April 202521
March 202516
February 202523

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20254
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202511
November 20259
October 202510
September 20257
August 202521
July 202516
June 202525
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
February 202513

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20258
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Digmoor in January 2026

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

1. Beechtrees (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
2. Abbeywood (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Banksbarn (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Blakehall (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Digmoor Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Potter Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ambergate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abbeystead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Beechtrees Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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