Total Crime Rate
74.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Liverpool Road South area has the 18th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford , and the 115th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Liverpool Road South (L40 7TB) in the last 12 months was 74.5 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 9 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 Drugs ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 35.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Liverpool Road South (L40 7TB), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Dam Lane. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 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 | Mill Dam Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Dam Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Dam Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Platts Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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