Total Crime Rate
151.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Court Way area has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Ormskirk East , and the 41st highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Court Way (L39 9AA) in the last 12 months was 151.5 per 1,000 residents and was 74.9% higher than the Ormskirk East average (86.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 62.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 19.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Court Way (L39 9AA), the main crime hotspot is near Atkinson Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ormskirk East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Railway Approach | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Croftson Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Abbotsford | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lonsdale Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brooklands | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walmsley Drive | Under investigation |
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