Crime Rate in Moorside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorside

The total recorded crimes in Moorside, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorside crime rate of 0.84 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 Moorside, encompassing approximately 40,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Moorside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Beavers Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Clay Brow Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Moorside?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Moorside reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 445 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moorside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Moorside experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 399 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moorside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moorside Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Moorside has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 ranking 6th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Moorside crimes were 445. The crime rate of Moorside in 2024 was 11.00 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moorside were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.86 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Moorside)CrimesRank (Moorside)CrimesRank (Moorside)
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
Burscough West40 5423 12253 14
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

Moorside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 202510
October 20254
September 20254
August 202516
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202520
November 202520
October 202512
September 202519
August 202516
July 202514
June 202512
May 202511
April 202512
March 202521
February 202510

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20256
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
March 20251

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Moorside in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Beavers Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Clay Brow Road (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cherrycroft (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cornbrook (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sutches Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brierfield (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Colinton (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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