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Crime in Rufford

Rufford had 21 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 18 West Lancashire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle West Lancashire area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

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

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38.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 18West Lancashire rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 7 Apr 4 May 6 Jun 8 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1152%
violence524%
criminal damage210%
other crime15%
vehicle crime15%
public order15%

Rufford against West Lancashire

TypeRufford per 1,000Middle West Lancashire areaChange
Violence9.211.7–
Burglary00.8–
Vehicle crime1.81.8–
Anti-social behaviour20.38.2–
Theft and robbery02.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Burscough80.6▲ 5%
Tarleton43.8▼ 12%
Rufford38.8▲ 31%
Mawdesley38.4–
Croston37.1▼ 14%
Lathom33.5▼ 45%
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 Rufford a safe area?

Rufford had about 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 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 Rufford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (11), followed by violence (5) and criminal damage (2).