Crime Rate in Moorside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorside

The total recorded crimes in Moorside, West Lancashire, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorside crime rate of 1.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Moorside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carfield with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Limefield Drive with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Moorside has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)CrimesRank (West Lancashire)
Bickerstaffe84 1804 2750 1
Birch Green49 5863 1745 2
Knowsley67 2707 4457 10
Tanhouse48 6604 6693 3
Digmoor55 3754 3567 4
Ashurst33 11623 5550 5
Skelmersdale South42 7585 7550 6
Scott39 8463 9524 7
Up Holland36 10442 11500 8
Derby36 9532 8497 9
Skelmersdale North27 14370 13354 12
Burscough West30 13423 12253 14
North Meols32 12250 16207 16
Tarleton21 16238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland21 17283 14204 17
Burscough East15 19260 15249 15
Hesketh-with-Becconsall25 15222 18184 19
Wrightington9 22211 19191 18
Aughton Park18 1879 2494 23
Scarisbrick14 21193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 23123 22151 21
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford3 2577 2592 24

Moorside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202422
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
April 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 202510
December 202415
November 202410
October 20245
September 202413
August 20246
July 202424
June 202434
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Moorside in March 2025

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

1. Carfield (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Limefield Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Clay Brow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Colinton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Cornbrook (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Sutches Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beavers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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