Crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- Questions about crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
- About this data
350 crimes were recorded in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank has the 1,334th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tarleton and Hesketh Bank | West Lancashire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 350 | 7,597 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 9,402 | 121,995 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank was highest in the year to July 2019 (446 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (315). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 350 | 37.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 384 | 40.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 407 | 43.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 396 | 42.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 315 | 33.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 37.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 402 | 42.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 446 | 47.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 445 | 47.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-34%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 11.0 | 0.71 | -19% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +41% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +162% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +450% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.40 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 0.10 | -27% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.52 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tarleton and Hesketh Bank.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tarleton and Hesketh Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longton | 363 | 31.7 | -15% |
| Banks | 226 | 44.1 | +19% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 339 | 58.5 | +57% |
| Leyland | 3,760 | 92.3 | +148% |
| Penwortham | 1,161 | 64.5 | +73% |
| Kirkham | 679 | 82.5 | +122% |
| Burscough | 755 | 73.6 | +98% |
| Euxton | 869 | 51.8 | +39% |
1 areas within Tarleton and Hesketh Bank, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tarleton Village had the highest rate (43.1 per 1,000) and Tarleton Village the lowest (43.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarleton Village | Neighbourhood | 6,633 | 286 | 43.1 |
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 Tarleton and Hesketh Bank over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Brick Kiln Way | 15 |
| On or near Willow Hey | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Hillcrest Close | 9 |
| On or near Shore Road | 9 |
| On or near Bakers Mews | 9 |
| On or near Cropper Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Hesketh Lane | 8 |
| On or near Cloister Mews | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 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 | 110 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank has an estimated population of 9,402. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tarleton and Hesketh Bank |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.7% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Tarleton and Hesketh Bank a safe place to live?
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank recorded 37.2 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 Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank was down 9% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 384 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tarleton and Hesketh Bank?
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 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 Tarleton and Hesketh Bank. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.