Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels, despite a month-on-month increase in overall rates. The breakdown of crimes reveals a significant dominance of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52.3% of all reported incidents (23 cases), far exceeding the UK average for this category (1.5 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000 in the area). Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, were 58% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to the national picture. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its seasonal rhythm, with August’s peak holiday season likely influencing patterns. Increased tourism and the temporary presence of holidaymakers may have contributed to anti-social behaviour, while the absence of regular residents during the summer could have temporarily heightened risks for property crimes. However, the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, indicating that the area’s infrastructure, community policing, or demographic characteristics may be effectively mitigating broader crime trends. The low levels of violent crime, combined with the high proportion of anti-social behaviour, suggest that local challenges are more closely tied to community-specific factors rather than systemic issues. This profile aligns with the area’s character as a smaller built-up area within West Lancashire, where public spaces and community interactions play a central role in shaping crime patterns.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including other theft (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), all of which rose from zero to one or three incidents. These jumps, though statistically significant, remain small in absolute terms, with vehicle crime and other theft now at 0.3 and 0.1 per 1,000 respectively. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 58% below the UK average (1.2 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the surge in anti-social behaviour, which was 78% above the UK average (2.6 vs 1.5 per 1,000). This divergence suggests a complex mix of local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour possibly linked to seasonal activity or community-specific factors. For residents, the most immediate concern is the tripling of vehicle crime, which may reflect increased summer vehicle usage or temporary vulnerabilities in parking areas. The data also shows that property crimes (7 total) made up just 16% of all reported crimes, indicating a shift towards more public-order and anti-social behaviour incidents, a trend consistent with August’s holiday season.

The crime rate in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank rose by 42.2% from 3.5 per 1,000 in July 2025 to 4.9 per 1,000 in August 2025, marking a notable shift in the monthly trend. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This translates to an average of approximately one crime per day across the 31-day period, a daily metric that provides a tangible snapshot of the area’s safety profile. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a potential fluctuation influenced by seasonal factors. August, as a peak holiday month, may have seen increased tourism and empty homes, which could temporarily elevate certain crime types. However, the daily crime count remains relatively low, reflecting the area’s broader safety record despite the upward trend. For residents, this means that while the rate has risen, the likelihood of encountering a crime remains comparatively low, with the majority of the population unaffected.