Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L27 · Liverpool
100
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burscough has less crime — 42 vs 100 incidents in April 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Burscough in April 2026 — 100 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Liverpool has more Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 42 vs 100 incidents. That is 58% 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 Liverpool had more Public order. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 100).