Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
L7 · Liverpool
708
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burscough has less crime — 33 vs 708 incidents in February 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than Burscough in February 2026 — 708 incidents compared to 33, a 21.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Vehicle crime (5), while Liverpool has more Drugs (114) and Public order (54). Burscough is below the national average while Liverpool is above, making Burscough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burscough recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 33 vs 708 incidents. That is 95% 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 Drugs and Public order. Overall, Burscough recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 708).