Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L26 · Knowsley
106
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burscough has less crime — 42 vs 106 incidents in April 2026.
Halewood recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in April 2026 — 106 incidents compared to 42, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Halewood has more Other theft (7). 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 Halewood — 42 vs 106 incidents. That is 60% 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 Halewood had more Other theft. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 106).