Burscough Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Burscough's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for nearly a third of all reported incidents. At 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 4.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This marked contrast to the national trend highlights a unique local dynamic, likely shaped by Burscough's character as a small built-up area within West Lancashire. The seasonal context of July — peak summer with schools out, festivals, and extended daylight — may have contributed to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which saw 23 incidents (29.1% of total crimes) and was 55% above the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences, at 20 incidents (25.3% of total), were 31% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime compared to national trends. The breakdown also showed elevated rates for criminal damage and arson (80% above UK average) and other theft (82% above UK average), which may reflect local factors such as community events or property vulnerabilities. While the overall rate remained stable, the seasonal nature of July — with increased foot traffic and social gatherings — appears to have amplified non-violent, community-focused crime types. This pattern aligns with typical summer trends in small towns, where public spaces become more crowded and transient populations may contribute to anti-social incidents.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 0 to 3, and a similar surge in possession of weapons, which doubled from 0 to 2. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging trends that may warrant local attention. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 35.5%, dropping from 31 to 20 — a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category, which stood at 3.0 per 1,000. The reduction in violent crime could be attributed to the summer season, when some perpetrators may be less active or when community events foster a more visible presence of local authorities. Burglary rates plummeted by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as fewer residents being away on holiday, or improved local security measures. The data also reveals a shift in crime composition: while property crimes (28 incidents) slightly outpaced violent crimes (20), the dominance of anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests a focus on non-violent, community-level issues. Residents may find the 53% below-average rate for public order offences (3 incidents, 3.8% of total) particularly relevant, as it indicates a relatively low incidence of disturbances that could disrupt local life.

Burscough's crime rate in July 2025 (8.2 per 1,000) marked a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline, though modest, positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in West Lancashire relative to its immediate neighbours. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 79 incidents into manageable, everyday terms. When scaled to the local population of 9,631 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 122 residents over the course of the month — a ratio that is both informative and relatable for residents assessing their personal risk. The comparison to the UK average also reveals nuanced differences: while Burscough's overall rate was slightly lower than the national figure, the area's elevated rates for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage contrast sharply with its below-average figures for violent crime and vehicle theft. These discrepancies suggest that local factors — such as the density of residential areas, the presence of community events, or the effectiveness of local policing — may be shaping crime patterns in ways distinct from larger urban centres. The relatively low burglary rate (1.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforce the idea that Burscough's crime profile is more aligned with smaller, stable communities than with the more volatile environments often seen in major cities.