Burscough Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burscough's crime profile in August 2023 reveals a combination of localised trends and broader national patterns. The area's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, 37% below the UK average, underscores its relatively low-risk profile. However, the balance between property and violent crime is noteworthy: 12 violent crimes (1.3 per 1,000) outnumbered 10 property crimes (1.0 per 1,000), a shift that may reflect seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime picture, accounting for 46.9% of all incidents and 67% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This suggests a specific challenge in managing community disorder, possibly linked to the area's built-up character and summer activity levels. Violent crime, while slightly higher than property crime, remains significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely contributes to increased burglary risks, though the area's rate of 0.2 per 1,000 (41% below the UK average) suggests effective local measures may be counteracting this trend. The low rates of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) contrast with the higher-than-average anti-social behaviour, pointing to a need for targeted interventions in community engagement and disorder management.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary, vehicle crime, and possession of weapons compared to July, reflecting sharp upward trends in these categories. Violent crime (12 incidents) outnumbered property crime (10 incidents). Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000, was 67% higher than the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlighting a localised issue that may relate to community dynamics. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 80% (from 5 to 1) contrasts with the rise in other categories, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. This balance between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating, could indicate evolving risk factors in the built-up area. The absence of significant increases in theft or public order offences despite the holiday season suggests localised controls may be mitigating broader risks.

Burscough's crime rate in August 2023 rose 14.1% compared to July, reflecting a slight upward trend. At 5.1 per 1,000 residents, this still places the area 37% below the UK average of 8.1. Locally, 2 crimes were reported daily on average, a figure that may appear modest but underscores the persistent nature of low-level incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 197 residents, a ratio that, while low, highlights the need for sustained community engagement. The population of 9,631 means each resident faces a 0.051% risk of being a victim, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on daily life. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to national data, offers a tangible measure of local risk. The increase in burglary and vehicle crime, despite the area's generally low rates, suggests seasonal factors may be influencing patterns in ways that require further analysis.