Total Crime Rate
191.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colburne Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford , and the 30th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Colburne Close (L40 4LD) in the last 12 months was 191.9 per 1,000 residents and was 206.5% higher 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 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 55.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colburne Close (L40 4LD), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanley Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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