Total Crime Rate
39.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sutch Lane area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford , and the 132nd lowest 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 Sutch Lane (L40 4BU) in the last 12 months was 39.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% 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 Public order with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sutch Lane (L40 4BU), the main crime hotspot is near Sutch Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 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 | Other theft | Carr Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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