Crime Rate in Up Holland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Up Holland

The total recorded crimes in Up Holland, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Up Holland crime rate of 1.87 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
Up Holland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carlton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dearden Way with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Up Holland has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Up Holland)CrimesRank (Up Holland)CrimesRank (Up Holland)
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
Scott22 11463 9524 7
Derby30 7532 8497 9
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

Up Holland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20254
November 202513
October 202516
September 202517
August 20257
July 202514
June 202512
May 202516
April 20259
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20257
October 20257
September 202512
August 20259
July 202510
June 202514
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
April 20251

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20255
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20254
April 20251

High Crime Locations Up Holland in January 2026

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

1. Carlton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Dearden Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. New Fold (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mason Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Daybrook (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parsonage Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Highgate Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Higher Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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