Total Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Top Walk area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Aughton & Holborn , and the 13th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hill Top Walk (L39 4TH) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Aughton & Holborn average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Top Walk (L39 4TH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Holborn Drive, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Priory Grove (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aughton & Holborn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Butterfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holborn Drive | — |
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