The total recorded crimes in Rufford, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rufford crime rate of 69.71 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 Rufford, encompassing approximately 157 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Rufford, we need to analyze Rufford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Lancashire:
In 2024, Rufford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 77 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rufford recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.
In 2023, Rufford had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 92 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rufford recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Rufford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Rufford has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 69.71 ranking 23th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK
In 2024, the total Rufford crimes were 77. The crime rate of Rufford in 2024 was 487.96 (year) or 40.66 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Rufford were around 92 crimes with yearly crime rate of 583.02 (year) or 48.58 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Rufford) | Crimes | Rank (Rufford) | Crimes | Rank (Rufford) | |
| Bickerstaffe | 108 | 1 | 804 | 2 | 750 | 1 |
| Birch Green | 89 | 2 | 863 | 1 | 745 | 2 |
| Tanhouse | 48 | 7 | 604 | 6 | 693 | 3 |
| Digmoor | 52 | 5 | 754 | 3 | 567 | 4 |
| Burscough West | 64 | 3 | 423 | 12 | 253 | 14 |
| Knowsley | 44 | 8 | 707 | 4 | 457 | 10 |
| Skelmersdale South | 55 | 4 | 585 | 7 | 550 | 6 |
| Ashurst | 52 | 6 | 623 | 5 | 550 | 5 |
| Scott | 33 | 11 | 463 | 9 | 524 | 7 |
| Up Holland | 43 | 10 | 442 | 11 | 500 | 8 |
| Derby | 44 | 9 | 532 | 8 | 497 | 9 |
| Moorside | 26 | 15 | 445 | 10 | 399 | 11 |
| Skelmersdale North | 28 | 14 | 370 | 13 | 354 | 12 |
| North Meols | 33 | 12 | 250 | 16 | 207 | 16 |
| Tarleton | 29 | 13 | 238 | 17 | 300 | 13 |
| Aughton and Downholland | 23 | 17 | 283 | 14 | 204 | 17 |
| Burscough East | 22 | 18 | 260 | 15 | 249 | 15 |
| Wrightington | 26 | 16 | 211 | 19 | 191 | 18 |
| Hesketh-with-Becconsall | 12 | 21 | 222 | 18 | 184 | 19 |
| Parbold | 21 | 19 | 123 | 22 | 151 | 21 |
| Scarisbrick | 17 | 20 | 193 | 20 | 157 | 20 |
| Halsall | 12 | 22 | 126 | 21 | 126 | 22 |
| Aughton Park | 7 | 25 | 79 | 24 | 94 | 23 |
| Newburgh | 7 | 24 | 94 | 23 | 63 | 25 |
In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 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 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 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 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rufford postcode area is presented below.