Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L27 · Liverpool
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burscough has less crime — 33 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in February 2026 — 109 incidents compared to 33, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Liverpool has more Public order (12). 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 109 incidents. That is 70% 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 Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 109).