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Crime in Aughton

Aughton had 81 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 33.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 18 West Lancashire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Lancashire area. Crime was level on the three months before.

L39, West Lancashire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Aughton

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33.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 18West Lancashire rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common28 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 27 Apr 31 May 26 Jun 35 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Aughton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2835%
anti-social behaviour1620%
vehicle crime1114%
criminal damage67%
public order67%
shoplifting34%
robbery34%
theft22%

Aughton against West Lancashire

TypeAughton per 1,000Middle West Lancashire areaChange
Violence11.711.7▼ 7%
Burglary0.80.8–
Vehicle crime4.61.8–
Anti-social behaviour6.78.2▲ 14%
Theft and robbery2.52.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ormskirk61▲ 20%
Maghull60.2▲ 9%
Kennessee Green57.1▲ 6%
Aughton33.80%
Town Green32▲ 8%
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 Aughton a safe area?

Aughton had about 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 18 West Lancashire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Aughton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (28), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and vehicle crime (11).