Total Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Back Moss Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford , and the 76th 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 Back Moss Lane (L40 4BD) in the last 12 months was 25.1 per 1,000 residents and was 60.0% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Back Moss Lane (L40 4BD), the main crime hotspot is near Back Moss Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burscough Bridge & Rufford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Back Moss Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Back Moss Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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