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Crime in Lathom

Lathom had 22 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 40.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 18 West Lancashire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% above the middle West Lancashire area. Crime was level on the three months before.

L40, West Lancashire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Lathom

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40.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
5 of 18West Lancashire rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Apr 7 May 3 Jun 7 Jul 8 Aug 7 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1150%
anti-social behaviour314%
vehicle crime314%
theft29%
shoplifting29%
public order15%

Lathom against West Lancashire

TypeLathom per 1,000Middle West Lancashire areaChange
Violence20.514.5–
Burglary01.1–
Vehicle crime5.62.5–
Anti-social behaviour5.66.5–
Theft and robbery3.72.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burscough86.5▲ 25%
Dalton62.5▼ 19%
Ormskirk61.6▲ 16%
Lathom40.90%
Rufford40.7▲ 29%
Parbold17▼ 4%
Newburgh14.9▼ 20%
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 Lathom a safe area?

Lathom had about 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 5 of 18 West Lancashire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lathom?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and vehicle crime (3).