Crime Rate in Scott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scott

The total recorded crimes in Scott, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scott crime rate of 1.71 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 Scott, encompassing approximately 12,891 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Sturgess Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lea Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scott?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Scott reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 463 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Scott witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Scott experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 524 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Scott witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scott Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Scott has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.71 ranking 11th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Scott crimes were 463. The crime rate of Scott in 2024 was 35.91 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scott were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.65 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Scott)CrimesRank (Scott)CrimesRank (Scott)
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
Moorside34 6445 10399 11
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

Scott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
March 20251

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20258
November 202513
October 20259
September 202513
August 202514
July 202518
June 202510
May 202516
April 202515
March 202518
February 20257

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202515
November 20256
October 202511
September 202514
August 202514
July 202520
June 202511
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20253

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Scott in January 2026

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

1. Railway Approach (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Sturgess Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lea Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Stiles (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ludlow Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Narrow Moss Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Renfrey Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grimshaw Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. High Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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