Burscough Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burscough’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a stark contrast between anti-social behaviour and other categories. With 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area is 8.1% below the UK average of 7.4. However, anti-social behaviour—accounting for 38.5% of all crimes—surpasses the UK average by 122%, highlighting a significant local outlier. This category, which includes disturbances and disorderly conduct, may partly explain the sharp increase in reported incidents during the month, aligning with the seasonal transition of students returning to West Lancashire’s educational institutions and the onset of colder evenings. Violence and sexual offences (30.8% of total crimes) remain the second most common category, though they are 19% below the UK average, suggesting a possible correlation with reduced nightlife activity as the month progresses. Shoplifting, at 7.7% of total crimes, is 18% below the UK average, potentially reflecting lower foot traffic in retail areas during the post-summer lull. The area’s overall crime picture appears influenced by its character as a built-up area within a largely rural district, where community cohesion may temper some crime types but amplify others. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in anti-social behaviour, which remains a critical concern despite the area’s generally lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks.

September 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 56.3% compared to August, driven by 25 reported incidents. This increase, coupled with a 122% disparity above the UK average, signals a pressing issue for local authorities. Shoplifting also rose dramatically, jumping 150% from 2 to 5 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns such as students returning to campus and seeking bargains. Conversely, violence and sexual offences declined by 28.6%, possibly linked to the start of the academic term reducing late-night activity in the area. Drugs-related crimes doubled, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, a trend that could indicate increased informal substance use during the transition period. Public order offences fell 44% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing efforts or community engagement may be effectively addressing low-level disturbances. For residents, the most immediate concern remains anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes nearly 40% of all crimes reported in the area. These findings highlight the need for targeted strategies to manage seasonal spikes in disruptive conduct, while the overall decrease in violent crime offers a silver lining.

Burscough’s crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 represents a 4.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.1, indicating a slight improvement in the area’s safety profile. On a daily basis, the community experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent nature of local issues such as anti-social behaviour. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but underscores the concentrated impact of specific crime types in Burscough. With a population of 9,631, the area’s relatively small size amplifies the significance of even minor fluctuations in crime rates. The 8.1% gap below the UK average suggests that Burscough’s built-up area within West Lancashire may benefit from unique factors such as strong community ties or effective local policing, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour indicates vulnerabilities that require attention. Comparing these figures to the previous month reveals a nuanced picture: while overall crime is declining, the shift in crime types—particularly the surge in anti-social behaviour—demands targeted interventions to prevent further escalation.