Crime Rate in Scott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scott

The total recorded crimes in Scott, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scott crime rate of 2.56 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Parker Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Marsh Lane 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 May 2025 the Scott has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scott)CrimesRank (Scott)CrimesRank (Scott)
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
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
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Scott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202518
February 20257
January 20256
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 202418
August 202416
July 202418
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 20249
November 202414
October 202419
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Scott in May 2025

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

1. Whittle Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parker Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Croftson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Dawson Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Railway Approach (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Atkinson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. A570 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Stiles (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Courtfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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