Crime Rate in Up Holland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Up Holland

The total recorded crimes in Up Holland, West Lancashire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Up Holland crime rate of 6.03 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 Up Holland, encompassing approximately 6,963 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Up Holland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Peel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Up Holland?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Up Holland reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 442 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Up Holland witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Up Holland experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 500 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Up Holland witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Up Holland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Up Holland has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 11th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Up Holland crimes were 442. The crime rate of Up Holland in 2024 was 63.48 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Up Holland were around 500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.81 (year) or 5.98 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Up Holland)CrimesRank (Up Holland)CrimesRank (Up Holland)
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
Derby25 14532 8497 9
Burscough West52 9423 12253 14
Moorside48 10445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North33 12370 13354 12
Tarleton23 16238 17300 13
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

Up Holland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202514
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258
January 202523
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202516
April 20259
March 202517
February 202511
January 20255
December 20247
November 202415
October 202412
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
October 20243

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251

A total of 8 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
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Up Holland in July 2025

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

1. Carlton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Peel Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Darfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Danbers (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Ravenhead Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lindley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Windsor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alma Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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