Burscough Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burscough’s crime profile in May 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types, with anti-social behaviour dominating at 41.9% of all reported incidents. This was followed by violence and sexual offences (29.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.1%). The overall crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents — 9.9% above the UK average — highlights a pattern that diverges from national trends in several key areas. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, is 161% above the UK average, suggesting local factors that amplify such incidents. These may be linked to the area’s character as a built-up area within West Lancashire, where community dynamics and social interactions could contribute to higher levels of disorder. The seasonal context of May — with longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising — likely plays a role in the prominence of anti-social behaviour. Conversely, shoplifting is 40% below the UK average, reflecting lower foot traffic in local retail areas compared to urban centres. The mix of crime types indicates a focus on interpersonal and public order issues rather than property or violent crime, which may be influenced by the area’s population density and local amenities. This balance contrasts with other parts of the UK where property crime often dominates, underscoring the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention in Burscough.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in three categories: public order offences doubled from 2 to 4, burglary rose from 0 to 2, and other theft climbed from 3 to 6. These jumps suggest a shift in the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour remaining the dominant category at 41.9% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour in Burscough is 161% above the UK average (3.7 vs 1.4 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the 8% below average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 vs 2.8 per 1,000). The 58.8% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 17 to 7) may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity or targeted interventions. Residents should note that shoplifting is 40% below the UK average, indicating potentially lower retail crime risk in local stores compared to national trends.

Burscough’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from the previous month’s 8.5 per 1,000. This places the area 9.9% above the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure without overstating individual risk. Daily crime trends show an average of three reported incidents per day, a locally specific metric that reflects both the population size and the nature of crimes recorded. This rate is consistent with patterns observed in similar-sized built-up areas in northern England, where anti-social behaviour and public order offences often dominate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime is above average, the absolute number of incidents is relatively low, suggesting that most residents are unlikely to be directly affected in any given month. These figures align with the area’s character as a small, close-knit community where localised issues can have a more pronounced statistical impact.