Crime Statistics for West Lancashire
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 120668. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1388 in 2020-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 628 in 2015-02. There is a 121% (760) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 856 |
| 2022-05 | 767 |
| 2022-04 | 868 |
| 2022-03 | 912 |
| 2022-02 | 809 |
| 2022-01 | 832 |
| 2021-12 | 744 |
| 2021-11 | 816 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 791. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 23 in 2015-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2016-01. There is a 2200% (22) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 6 |
| 2022-05 | 6 |
| 2022-04 | 8 |
| 2022-03 | 7 |
| 2022-02 | 4 |
| 2022-01 | 5 |
| 2021-12 | 5 |
| 2021-11 | 8 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 8072. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 107 in 2014-01. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 13 in 2021-06. There is a 723% (94) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 45 |
| 2022-05 | 36 |
| 2022-04 | 41 |
| 2022-03 | 37 |
| 2022-02 | 41 |
| 2022-01 | 29 |
| 2021-12 | 40 |
| 2021-11 | 39 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 10754. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 179 in 2011-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 36 in 2019-01. There is a 397% (143) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 60 |
| 2022-05 | 82 |
| 2022-04 | 92 |
| 2022-03 | 70 |
| 2022-02 | 61 |
| 2022-01 | 76 |
| 2021-12 | 62 |
| 2021-11 | 69 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 2411. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 41 in 2012-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 3 in 2016-06. There is a 1266% (38) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 13 |
| 2022-05 | 8 |
| 2022-04 | 9 |
| 2022-03 | 14 |
| 2022-02 | 16 |
| 2022-01 | 15 |
| 2021-12 | 18 |
| 2021-11 | 13 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 4075. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 355 in 2011-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-11. There is a 35400% (354) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 13 |
| 2022-05 | 13 |
| 2022-04 | 12 |
| 2022-03 | 9 |
| 2022-02 | 10 |
| 2022-01 | 19 |
| 2021-12 | 20 |
| 2021-11 | 10 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 7558. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 91 in 2011-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 31 in 2020-11. There is a 193% (60) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 60 |
| 2022-05 | 59 |
| 2022-04 | 66 |
| 2022-03 | 66 |
| 2022-02 | 46 |
| 2022-01 | 49 |
| 2021-12 | 50 |
| 2021-11 | 57 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 422. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 12 in 2019-01. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-05. There is a 1100% (11) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 4 |
| 2022-05 | 8 |
| 2022-04 | 4 |
| 2022-03 | 6 |
| 2022-02 | 5 |
| 2022-01 | 1 |
| 2021-12 | 1 |
| 2021-11 | 7 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 272. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 22 in 2012-03. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 8 in 2012-06. There is a 175% (14) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 12 |
| 2013-03 | 10 |
| 2013-02 | 8 |
| 2013-01 | 9 |
| 2012-12 | 10 |
| 2012-11 | 13 |
| 2012-10 | 22 |
| 2012-09 | 18 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 2868. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 79 in 2018-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 5 in 2014-10. There is a 1480% (74) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 39 |
| 2022-05 | 30 |
| 2022-04 | 45 |
| 2022-03 | 42 |
| 2022-02 | 44 |
| 2022-01 | 41 |
| 2021-12 | 37 |
| 2021-11 | 39 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 516. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 13 in 2018-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2011-10. There is a 1200% (12) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 4 |
| 2022-05 | 1 |
| 2022-04 | 2 |
| 2022-03 | 3 |
| 2022-02 | 3 |
| 2022-01 | 3 |
| 2021-12 | 2 |
| 2021-11 | 5 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 3646. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 57 in 2012-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 9 in 2021-04. There is a 533% (48) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 23 |
| 2022-05 | 17 |
| 2022-04 | 44 |
| 2022-03 | 30 |
| 2022-02 | 28 |
| 2022-01 | 22 |
| 2021-12 | 20 |
| 2021-11 | 17 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 430. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 12 in 2015-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-12. There is a 1100% (11) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 4 |
| 2022-05 | 3 |
| 2022-04 | 2 |
| 2022-03 | 2 |
| 2022-02 | 2 |
| 2022-01 | 7 |
| 2021-12 | 4 |
| 2021-11 | 2 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 5858. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 100 in 2011-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 16 in 2020-12. There is a 525% (84) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 39 |
| 2022-05 | 31 |
| 2022-04 | 25 |
| 2022-03 | 34 |
| 2022-02 | 40 |
| 2022-01 | 32 |
| 2021-12 | 33 |
| 2021-11 | 39 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 20754. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 324 in 2022-03. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 77 in 2014-02. There is a 320% (247) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 285 |
| 2022-05 | 261 |
| 2022-04 | 278 |
| 2022-03 | 324 |
| 2022-02 | 296 |
| 2022-01 | 269 |
| 2021-12 | 282 |
| 2021-11 | 300 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 2739. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 117 in 2011-02. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 60 in 2012-02. There is a 95% (57) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 80 |
| 2013-03 | 87 |
| 2013-02 | 77 |
| 2013-01 | 94 |
| 2012-12 | 113 |
| 2012-11 | 85 |
| 2012-10 | 82 |
| 2012-09 | 102 |
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