Crime Rate in Tarleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tarleton

The total recorded crimes in Tarleton, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tarleton crime rate of 8.45 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 Tarleton, encompassing approximately 2,722 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tarleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brick Kiln Way with total crimes: 7
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hesketh Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Tarleton?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Tarleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 238 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tarleton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Tarleton had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 300 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tarleton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tarleton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 16th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Tarleton crimes were 238. The crime rate of Tarleton in 2024 was 87.42 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tarleton were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.19 (year) or 9.18 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tarleton)CrimesRank (Tarleton)CrimesRank (Tarleton)
Bickerstaffe138 1804 2750 1
Birch Green105 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse70 4604 6693 3
Digmoor56 6754 3567 4
Skelmersdale South74 3585 7550 6
Knowsley54 7707 4457 10
Ashurst61 5623 5550 5
Scott52 8463 9524 7
Up Holland42 11442 11500 8
Derby25 14532 8497 9
Burscough West52 9423 12253 14
Moorside48 10445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North33 12370 13354 12
Burscough East27 13260 15249 15
Aughton and Downholland19 17283 14204 17
North Meols24 15250 16207 16
Wrightington18 19211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall13 21222 18184 19
Scarisbrick18 18193 20157 20
Halsall14 20126 21126 22
Parbold9 24123 22151 21
Aughton Park11 2279 2494 23
Newburgh5 2594 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Tarleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 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 (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202414
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Tarleton in July 2025

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

1. Brick Kiln Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Hesketh Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Tabby Nook (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Longfold (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hunters Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dewhurst Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Carrington Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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