BURSCOUGH STREET, L39 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in L39 2EP

BURSCOUGH STREET, L39 2EP, West Lancashire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population. This L39 2EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader L39 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this L39 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around L39 2EP, encompassing approximately 3033 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the L39 2EP area, explore the L39 2EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

L39 2EP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Stiles with total crimes: 4
  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Atkinson Road with total crimes: 3

BURSCOUGH STREET, L39 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2320.00%
Drugs33.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-57.14%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.30-12.50%
Drugs42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.60-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences52.64-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.2583.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.63133.33%
Burglary22.31100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2580.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Vehicle crime11.32-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9866.67%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60-42.86%
Other theft41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.29-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-75.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9080.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.6433.33%
Burglary31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.91-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the L39 2EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Stiles
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Railway Approach
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Atkinson Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Approach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ormskirk (Station)
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brooklands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Scarisbrick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Pine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hattersley Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Farrington Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ellerbrook Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Owen Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pennington Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Green Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1