Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WN8 · Lancashire
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
WN4 · Wigan
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pemberton has less crime — 2 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
Ormskirk recorded substantially more crime than Pemberton in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 2, a 67.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ormskirk sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Pemberton has more Burglary (1). 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, Pemberton recorded fewer crimes than Ormskirk — 2 vs 134 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Pemberton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ormskirk saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Pemberton had more Burglary. Overall, Pemberton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 134).