Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fernhurst Gate area has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Aughton & Holborn , and the 82nd 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 Fernhurst Gate (L39 5ED) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 3.2% lower than the Aughton & Holborn average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fernhurst Gate (L39 5ED), the main crime hotspot is near Pine Crest. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aughton & Holborn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cherry Tree Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pine Crest | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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