Total Crime Rate
78.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Aughton & Holborn , and the 109th 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 Mill Lane (L39 7HJ) in the last 12 months was 78.5 per 1,000 residents and was 196.4% higher than the Aughton & Holborn average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 125.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Lane (L39 7HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Lane | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Lane | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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