Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L23 · Liverpool
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burscough has less crime — 42 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Crosby recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 42, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Crosby has more Shoplifting (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Crosby — 42 vs 156 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Burscough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burscough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Crosby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 156).