Burscough Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a notable shift in Burscough's crime profile, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour emerging as dominant concerns. The area's overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 6.6% below the UK average of 7.6, but this relative safety was tempered by specific upward trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.2% of all reported crimes, with 26 incidents recorded—a rate of 2.7 per 1,000, 5% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 27.9% of total crimes, saw 19 incidents, a figure 80% higher than the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. These patterns align with seasonal dynamics, as November's dark evenings and high-street activity during Black Friday may have contributed to increased confrontations and disorder. While property crimes remained relatively low (16 incidents, 23.5% of total), the sharp contrast between Burscough's performance and the UK average in categories like shoplifting (42% below) suggests the area's unique characteristics—likely its smaller retail footprint and lower population density—play a role in shaping crime trends. The month's calendar, featuring Bonfire Night and pre-Christmas shopping, may have amplified certain vulnerabilities, particularly in public spaces where anti-social behaviour is more prevalent. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both local and national frameworks, ensuring that community-specific factors are acknowledged alongside broader statistical comparisons.

November 2024 saw a 133.3% rise in 'other theft' cases, jumping from three to seven incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in 'other crime' and burglary, indicates a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 9.5% (21 to 19), but this category still remains 80% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. Violent crimes, at 26 incidents (38.2% of total), exceeded the UK average by 5%, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000. Shoplifting fell 42% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Burscough's lower retail density compared to major urban centres. Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp rise in 'other theft' and the persistent overperformance of anti-social behaviour relative to national benchmarks.

Burscough's crime rate in November 2024 rose 8.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.5 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, Burscough remains 6.6% below the national rate, but the upward trend from October suggests a need for continued vigilance. This population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, localised increases in specific crime types may require targeted awareness.