Crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank at a glance
- Crime trends in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- Types of crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- Tarleton and Hesketh Bank compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- Streets with the most crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- Demographics of Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- Questions about crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (135), anti-social behaviour (90) and other theft (25) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,347th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | West Lancashire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 330 | 7,540 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.1 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 9,402 | 121,995 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank peaked in the year to August 2018 (455 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (317). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 330 | 35.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 408 | 43.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 382 | 40.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 422 | 44.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 317 | 33.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 334 | 35.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 408 | 43.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 427 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 455 | 48.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 140 to 90 and violence and sexual offences fell from 161 to 135.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 14.4 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tarleton and Hesketh Bank; the highest is Leyland (90.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Longton (31.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tarleton and Hesketh Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longton | 365 | 31.9 | -9% |
| Banks | 218 | 42.6 | +21% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 344 | 59.4 | +69% |
| Leyland | 3,668 | 90.0 | +157% |
| Penwortham | 1,130 | 62.8 | +79% |
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | +137% |
| Burscough | 744 | 72.5 | +107% |
| Euxton | 845 | 50.4 | +44% |
Tarleton Village is the one area listed within Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, with 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton Village | Neighbourhood | 6,633 | 271 | 40.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Willow Hey | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 14 |
| On or near Brick Kiln Way | 12 |
| On or near Bakers Mews | 9 |
| On or near Hillcrest Close | 9 |
| On or near Hesketh Lane | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Shore Road | 7 |
| On or near Sollom Lane | 7 |
Of the 240 crimes in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 112 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 3.3% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank has an estimated population of 9,402 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tarleton and Hesketh Bank average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tarleton and Hesketh Bank a safe place to live?
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,347th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank was down 19% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?
About 9,402 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.