What is the crime rate in Aughton and Downholland, West Lancashire?

As of April 2026, the Aughton and Downholland ward has an annual crime rate of 32.88 per 1,000 residents with 21 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Aughton and Downholland ward?

The most common crime in Aughton and Downholland is Violence & Sexual Offences with 8 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 38.1% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Aughton and Downholland ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Lancashire Constabulary Police

Crime in Aughton and Downholland, West Lancashire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Aughton and Downholland, localized within West Lancashire.

Total Crimes

trending_up +10.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

32.88per 1k

trending_down -1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,505

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences8

Burglary3

Anti-social Behaviour2

Drug Offences2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Other Crime1

Other Theft1

Vehicle Crime1

Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Shoplifting: 1	5
On or near Winifred Lane Map	Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Aspinall Crescent Map	Burglary: 1Other crime: 1	2
On or near Riding Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Springfield Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near East Mead Map	Drugs: 1	1
On or near B5197 Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Granville Park Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Bold Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near St Michael Road Map	Drugs: 1	1