Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L28 · Knowsley
174
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burscough has less crime — 33 vs 174 incidents in February 2026.
Knowsley recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in February 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 33, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Knowsley has more Drugs (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Knowsley — 33 vs 174 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Burscough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burscough saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Knowsley had more Drugs. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 174).