Total Crime Rate
68.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Middlewood Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Aughton & Holborn , and the 122nd highest 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 Middlewood Road (L39 6RH) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 159.3% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Middlewood Road (L39 6RH), the main crime hotspot is near Whalley Drive. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Town Green | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Molyneux Road | Under investigation |
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