Crime in Ormskirk: statistics, rates and trends
1,494 crimes were recorded in Ormskirk in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ormskirk at a glance
- Crime trends in Ormskirk
- Types of crime in Ormskirk
- Ormskirk compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ormskirk
- Streets with the most crime in Ormskirk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ormskirk
- Population and deprivation in Ormskirk
- Questions about crime in Ormskirk
- About this data
1,494 crimes were recorded in Ormskirk in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 590 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ormskirk has the 1,172nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ormskirk | West Lancashire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,494 | 7,597 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.0 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 30,479 | 121,995 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ormskirk was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,267 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,494). Over the whole period it fell 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,494 | 49.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,853 | 60.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,743 | 57.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,677 | 55.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,816 | 59.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,092 | 68.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,267 | 74.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,264 | 74.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,198 | 72.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 158 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 97 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ormskirk over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+22%) and other theft (+15%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and shoplifting (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 590 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 347 | 11.4 | 0.74 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 3.7 | 0.44 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -21% |
| Other theft | 83 | 2.7 | 0.43 | +15% |
| Public order | 75 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +22% |
| Burglary | 47 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -22% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -41% |
| Other crime | 23 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -21% |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +122% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +171% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ormskirk
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ormskirk recorded 590 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ormskirk
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ormskirk recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 23.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ormskirk
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ormskirk recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ormskirk
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ormskirk recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ormskirk
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ormskirk recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ormskirk
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ormskirk recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ormskirk
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ormskirk recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ormskirk
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ormskirk recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ormskirk
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ormskirk recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ormskirk
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ormskirk recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ormskirk
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ormskirk recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ormskirk
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ormskirk recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ormskirk
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ormskirk recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ormskirk
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ormskirk recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ormskirk, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ormskirk.
4 areas within Ormskirk, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ormskirk East had the highest rate (76.2 per 1,000) and Aughton & Holborn the lowest (26.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk East | Neighbourhood | 9,700 | 739 | 76.2 |
| Ormskirk West | Neighbourhood | 8,314 | 468 | 56.3 |
| Rural South | Neighbourhood | 4,983 | 133 | 26.7 |
| Aughton & Holborn | Neighbourhood | 9,798 | 260 | 26.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ormskirk over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 147 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Moor Street | 91 |
| On or near Dicconson Way | 65 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 40 |
| On or near The Stiles | 33 |
| On or near Crosshall Brow | 20 |
| On or near Green Lane Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Ellerbrook Way | 19 |
| On or near Scott Drive | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ormskirk over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 441 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 347 | 23.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 345 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 9.7% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.6% |
Ormskirk has an estimated population of 30,479. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ormskirk sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ormskirk |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Ormskirk a safe place to live?
Ormskirk recorded 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ormskirk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 590 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (347).
Is crime in Ormskirk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ormskirk was down 19% on the year before: 1,494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,853 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ormskirk?
Ormskirk is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ormskirk. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.