Burscough Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burscough's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, particularly when considering the prominence of violent and anti-social offences in the breakdown. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.7% of all reported crimes, with 22 incidents recorded — a rate of 2.3 per 1,000, 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 28.3% of the total (17 incidents) at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000, which is 43% above the UK average. These contrasting trends suggest a combination of local factors and broader regional patterns. The seasonal context of October, marked by shorter days and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced activity levels, though the overall reduction in crime compared to the previous month suggests effective local measures. Property crimes remained low, with only 12 incidents (20% of the total), including 4 cases of other theft — a rate 23% below the UK average. This data highlights Burscough's unique position as a built-up area within West Lancashire, where community-focused policing and targeted interventions appear to have mitigated risks associated with seasonal fluctuations, even as anti-social behaviour persists at a higher-than-average level.

October 2025 saw a marked reduction in shoplifting, with reported incidents dropping from 5 to 1 — an 80% decrease. This decline may be linked to heightened awareness during the Halloween season or improved retail security measures. Vehicle crime also fell by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, suggesting a possible impact of local initiatives targeting car-related offences. Conversely, robbery and criminal damage and arson both rose by 100% compared to the previous month, with incidents increasing from 0 to 1. These increases, though small in absolute terms, warrant attention, particularly as robbery now exceeds the UK average by 9%. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained high, with a 43% increase over the UK average (1.8 per 1,000). For residents, the 1-in-161 residents figure provides a tangible sense of the monthly risk level, illustrating how Burscough's crime profile remains safer than the national average despite these fluctuations.

Burscough's crime rate in October 2025 (6.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 7.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. This decline aligns with a broader pattern observed over recent months, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with prior months despite the overall reduction. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to roughly one reported crime for every 161 residents — a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Burscough compared to the UK average. This local context is particularly significant given the area’s built-up nature within West Lancashire, where community engagement and local policing initiatives may contribute to sustained improvements in safety. The contrast with the UK average, which stands at 7.7 per 1,000, further highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions in maintaining lower crime rates despite national trends.