Burscough Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Burscough's crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 39.5% of reported incidents and significantly outpacing the UK average for this category. With a total crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded a 45.8% reduction compared to the national average of 8.3 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the area's demographic characteristics. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime: while property-related offences (10 incidents) made up 23.3% of the total, violent crimes (11 incidents) accounted for 25.6%, with the latter category being 60% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to Burscough's built-up area status, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher anti-social behaviour rates but lower violent crime due to community cohesion. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as July's peak tourist season and festivals may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, though the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months. The data also highlights a notable anomaly in 'other crime' incidents, which surged by 200% from 1 to 3, a figure that may warrant closer examination in subsequent reports. The low crime rate, combined with the dominance of anti-social behaviour, suggests that local initiatives targeting community engagement or environmental factors could be key to maintaining this trend.

July 2023 saw a 200% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 3, a shift that highlights emerging patterns in local reporting. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson cases doubled from 0 to 5, suggesting potential seasonal influences or unaddressed community concerns. Anti-social behaviour. higher than June, remained the dominant category at 39.5% of total crimes, significantly above the UK average for this category (1.4 per 1,000). Violence and sexual offences, however, fell by 26.7% to 11 incidents, a 60% reduction below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000). These shifts contrast with a 66.7% drop in public order offences, which may reflect reduced outdoor activity during the month or improved local enforcement. The 1-in-224 resident monthly exposure rate provides a tangible benchmark for residents assessing their personal risk in the context of a small built-up area.

Burscough's July 2023 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.9% decline from June's 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 9,631. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents over the course of July, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This rate is particularly notable given the area's seasonal context, as July typically sees increased activity due to tourism and festivals, yet crime remains significantly below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Burscough's residents face a crime risk that is markedly lower than the national average, with the localised nature of incidents likely tied to the area's smaller community size and limited commercial density.