West Lancashire Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 121,995, West Lancashire recorded 752 crimes in June 2025, translating to 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.1% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (30.5%) and criminal damage and arson (9.0%). These figures align with the area’s character as a largely rural district with a mix of urban centres, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime rates. Seasonal factors in June—such as the start of summer and increased tourism in coastal areas—could influence crime patterns, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Violent crime rates remain lower than the UK average, with 2.2 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9 per 1,000. However, anti-social behaviour rates are 34% above the UK average, linked to local social dynamics or concentrated incidents in specific areas. The data illustrates a crime picture shaped by both geographic and seasonal contexts, with property crime rates (3.0% of total crimes) showing a more balanced profile compared to the UK.

June 2025 saw significant shifts in crime trends compared to May. Burglary rates surged by 58.6%, rising from 29 to 46 incidents—a jump that may reflect increased home occupancy during summer or targeted activity in rural areas. Bicycle theft also doubled, with 4 reported cases compared to 2 in May, linked to warmer weather encouraging cycling. Robbery rates rose by 50%, though this remains a minor category (1.2% of total crimes). Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 59.1%, from 22 to 9, suggesting potential success in local enforcement or reduced demand during this period. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, decreased by 41.5% (41 to 24 cases), which may indicate seasonal changes in public activity or effective community interventions. Shoplifting dropped by 35.5% (31 to 20 cases), due to improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in certain areas. The breakdown also reveals that public order offences were 66% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting a relatively stable environment in public spaces despite the overall increase in anti-social behaviour. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, influenced by both local and national factors.

West Lancashire’s crime rate in June 2025 (6.2 per 1,000) was 7.9% lower than the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This corresponds to roughly 25 crimes per day—equivalent to one reported crime for every 162 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, it is important to contextualise it within the area’s population size and geographic spread. For a district with a mix of rural and urban areas, 25 daily crimes represent a relatively low frequency compared to densely populated regions. The decrease from May to June aligns with the seasonal transition into summer, when outdoor activities increase but crime rates often stabilise or decline in areas with strong community engagement. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, particularly in violent crime categories. However, the 34% above-average rate for anti-social behaviour suggests targeted challenges in specific neighbourhoods that may require tailored policing strategies. These figures underscore the importance of balancing broad trends with localized interventions to address disparities within the district.