Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L12 · Liverpool
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burscough has less crime — 33 vs 124 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in February 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 33, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Vehicle crime (5), while Liverpool has more Public order (11) and Drugs (10). 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 Liverpool — 33 vs 124 incidents. That is 73% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Liverpool had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 124).