Burscough Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Burscough recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This built-up area within West Lancashire exhibits a clear imbalance between crime types, with violent crimes dominating at 28 incidents (41.2% of total crimes) compared to 18 property crimes. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely contributes to this pattern, as increased tourism and temporary empty homes may heighten vulnerability to certain offences. However, the area's property crime rate remains lower than the UK average for categories like burglary (26% below), shoplifting (68% below), and vehicle crime (49% below), suggesting local factors may mitigate these risks. Violent crime, meanwhile, aligns closely with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), though anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.9 per 1,000) exceed national figures by 16% and 53% respectively. This contrast may reflect Burscough’s social dynamics, where community tensions or localized issues could drive anti-social behaviour despite broader crime rate reductions. The dominance of violent crime over property crime raises questions about underlying factors such as local demographics, policing strategies, or environmental influences that could shape this trend. While the seasonal context of August may amplify certain risks, the overall crime rate remains relatively low, indicating a combination of local conditions and broader national patterns.

August 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in burglary (+100%), theft from the person (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%), all of which were previously reported at zero or low levels. This surge in property-related offences may reflect the seasonal impact of August, when holiday absences and temporary vacancies could create opportunities for burglary. Conversely, other theft and other crime both declined significantly—other theft fell by 80% (from 10 to 2) and other crime dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), due to reduced activity during summer holidays or effective local interventions. Violent crime remained a key concern, with violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) matching the UK average but accounting for 41.2% of total crimes—a higher proportion than the UK’s 33.7%. Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and criminal damage (9 incidents) were also higher than UK averages, with the former exceeding the UK rate by 16% and the latter by 53%. These figures suggest a need for targeted approaches to address community tensions and disorder, particularly as the area navigates seasonal fluctuations in population and activity. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary highlights the importance of securing properties during the summer months, even as the overall crime rate remains below the national average.

Burscough’s crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 13.9% from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors or local initiatives. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for many categories but higher for violent and anti-social crimes. When scaled to Burscough’s population of 9,631, the 68 total crimes represent a manageable level of risk for most residents, though the higher proportion of violent crime compared to the UK average suggests localized vulnerabilities. The previous month’s rate was 8.2 per 1,000, a 13.9% increase from August 2025, indicating a fluctuation that may be tied to temporary factors such as holiday-related absences or variations in police resource allocation. This comparison underscores the importance of contextualizing crime data within the area’s unique characteristics, as Burscough’s lower property crime rates contrast with its higher violent crime rates, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to public safety.