Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L40 · Lancashire
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
L29 · Sefton
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 37 vs 42 incidents in April 2026.
Burscough and Sefton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 42 and 37 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burscough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Sefton has more Shoplifting (11) and Public order (6). 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, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Burscough — 37 vs 42 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Sefton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burscough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Sefton had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 42).