Crime Rate in Digmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Digmoor

The total recorded crimes in Digmoor, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Digmoor crime rate of 5.44 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Digmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechtrees Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Banksbarn with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Digmoor has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.44 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Digmoor)CrimesRank (Digmoor)CrimesRank (Digmoor)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
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
Burscough East22 18260 15249 15
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

Digmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
February 202513
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 202427
September 202416
August 202420
July 202426
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202516
February 202523
January 202514
December 202426
November 202421
October 202417
September 202416
August 202425
July 20247
June 202460
May 202431

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Digmoor in May 2025

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

1. Beechtrees Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Banksbarn (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
4. Abbeywood (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Beechtrees (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Miller Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Digmoor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Potter Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Abbeystead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bankfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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