Crime Rate in Tarleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tarleton

The total recorded crimes in Tarleton, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tarleton crime rate of 10.65 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tarleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brick Kiln Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Park 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 May 2025 the Tarleton has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 10.65 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tarleton)CrimesRank (Tarleton)CrimesRank (Tarleton)
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
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

Tarleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202414
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Tarleton in May 2025

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

1. Brick Kiln Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Meadow Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. The Beeches (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Byron Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mere Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cinder Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Homer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wilson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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