Crime Rate in Newburgh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newburgh

The total recorded crimes in Newburgh, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newburgh crime rate of 68.49 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 Newburgh, encompassing approximately 102 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Newburgh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acrefield with total crimes: 1
  • Smithy Brow with total crimes: 1
  • Deans Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newburgh?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Newburgh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 94 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newburgh recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Newburgh had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 63 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newburgh recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Newburgh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newburgh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newburgh has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 68.49 ranking 24th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Newburgh crimes were 94. The crime rate of Newburgh in 2024 was 919.77 (year) or 76.65 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newburgh were around 63 crimes with yearly crime rate of 616.44 (year) or 51.37 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newburgh)CrimesRank (Newburgh)CrimesRank (Newburgh)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
Digmoor52 5754 3567 4
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
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Newburgh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newburgh in May 2025

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

1. Acrefield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Smithy Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Deans Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Ring O'Bells Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Three Oaks Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Lowry Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hollowford Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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