Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Warpers Moss Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford , and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Warpers Moss Lane (L40 4AG) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% lower than the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
In the area around Warpers Moss Lane (L40 4AG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near School Lane, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Willow Crescent (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burscough Bridge & Rufford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merchants Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merchants Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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