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Crime in Newburgh

Newburgh had 15 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 18.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 18 West Lancashire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle West Lancashire area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

WN8, West Lancashire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newburgh

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18.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 18West Lancashire rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 2 Apr 8 May 5 Jun 7 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence533%
anti-social behaviour320%
criminal damage213%
burglary17%
public order17%
theft17%
other crime17%
vehicle crime17%

Newburgh against West Lancashire

TypeNewburgh per 1,000Middle West Lancashire areaChange
Violence6.211.7–
Burglary1.20.8–
Vehicle crime1.21.8–
Anti-social behaviour3.78.2–
Theft and robbery1.22.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Skelmersdale106.6▲ 6%
Burscough80.6▲ 5%
Dalton69.70%
Lathom33.5▼ 45%
Parbold19.9▲ 12%
Newburgh18.7▼ 17%
Appley Bridge18.7▼ 5%
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 Newburgh a safe area?

Newburgh had about 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 18 West Lancashire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newburgh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by anti-social behaviour (3) and criminal damage (2).