The total recorded crimes in Hesketh-with-Becconsall, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hesketh-with-Becconsall crime rate of 4.75 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 Hesketh-with-Becconsall, encompassing approximately 2,103 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Hesketh-with-Becconsall, we need to analyze Hesketh-with-Becconsall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Lancashire:
In 2024, Hesketh-with-Becconsall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 222 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hesketh-with-Becconsall recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.
In 2023, Hesketh-with-Becconsall had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 184 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hesketh-with-Becconsall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Hesketh-with-Becconsall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In January 2026 the Hesketh-with-Becconsall has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 4.75 ranking 19th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK
In 2024, the total Hesketh-with-Becconsall crimes were 222. The crime rate of Hesketh-with-Becconsall in 2024 was 105.55 (year) or 8.80 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Hesketh-with-Becconsall were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.48 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.
| Area | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hesketh-with-Becconsall) | Crimes | Rank (Hesketh-with-Becconsall) | Crimes | Rank (Hesketh-with-Becconsall) | |
| Bickerstaffe | 48 | 3 | 804 | 2 | 750 | 1 |
| Birch Green | 53 | 2 | 863 | 1 | 745 | 2 |
| Skelmersdale South | 56 | 1 | 585 | 7 | 550 | 6 |
| Tanhouse | 20 | 13 | 604 | 6 | 693 | 3 |
| Digmoor | 43 | 4 | 754 | 3 | 567 | 4 |
| Knowsley | 30 | 8 | 707 | 4 | 457 | 10 |
| Ashurst | 23 | 10 | 623 | 5 | 550 | 5 |
| Burscough West | 40 | 5 | 423 | 12 | 253 | 14 |
| Moorside | 34 | 6 | 445 | 10 | 399 | 11 |
| Scott | 22 | 11 | 463 | 9 | 524 | 7 |
| Derby | 30 | 7 | 532 | 8 | 497 | 9 |
| Up Holland | 13 | 16 | 442 | 11 | 500 | 8 |
| Skelmersdale North | 23 | 9 | 370 | 13 | 354 | 12 |
| Burscough East | 22 | 12 | 260 | 15 | 249 | 15 |
| Tarleton | 15 | 14 | 238 | 17 | 300 | 13 |
| Aughton and Downholland | 11 | 17 | 283 | 14 | 204 | 17 |
| North Meols | 15 | 15 | 250 | 16 | 207 | 16 |
| Wrightington | 6 | 21 | 211 | 19 | 191 | 18 |
| Scarisbrick | 10 | 18 | 193 | 20 | 157 | 20 |
| Newburgh | 8 | 20 | 94 | 23 | 63 | 25 |
| Parbold | 5 | 22 | 123 | 22 | 151 | 21 |
| Halsall | 5 | 23 | 126 | 21 | 126 | 22 |
| Aughton Park | 3 | 25 | 79 | 24 | 94 | 23 |
| Rufford | 5 | 24 | 77 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (8 cases).
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 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 (5 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 12 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 2 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hesketh-with-Becconsall postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |