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Crime in Appley Bridge

Appley Bridge had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 18 West Lancashire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle West Lancashire area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

WN6, West Lancashire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Appley Bridge

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18.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 18West Lancashire rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 7 Apr 12 May 7 Jun 9 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Appley Bridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour840%
violence630%
criminal damage210%
theft15%
robbery15%
public order15%
burglary15%

Appley Bridge against West Lancashire

TypeAppley Bridge per 1,000Middle West Lancashire areaChange
Violence5.611.7–
Burglary0.90.8–
Vehicle crime01.8–
Anti-social behaviour7.58.2–
Theft and robbery1.92.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dalton69.70%
Parbold19.9▲ 12%
Appley Bridge18.7▼ 5%
Newburgh18.7▼ 17%
See every West Lancashire area ranked on the crime in West Lancashire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Appley Bridge a safe area?

Appley Bridge had about 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 18 West Lancashire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Appley Bridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (8), followed by violence (6) and criminal damage (2).