Aughton Crime Overview
Aughton is the safest small town in Lancashire, and is the 35th safest overall out of Lancashire's 241 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Aughton in 2020 was 19 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lancashire's overall crime rate, coming in 290% lower than the Lancashire rate of 72 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Aughton is the 28th safest small town, and the 2,406th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2020, Aughton was the worst small town in Lancashire for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.25 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Aughton are violence and sexual offences, with 49 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 6. This is 31% higher than 2019's figure of 34 offences and a difference of 1.87 from 2019's crime rate of 4.2. Aughton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
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Aughton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Aughton This Year
| Aughton | Lancashire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 145 | 18.09 | 88,466 | 58.63 | 224% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 867 | 0.57 | 375% safer |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.74 | 7,491 | 4.96 | 81% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 13 | 1.62 | 13,628 | 9.03 | 457% safer |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.87 | 2,486 | 1.65 | 90% safer |
| Other Crime | 3 | 0.37 | 2,591 | 1.72 | 365% safer |
| Other Theft | 10 | 1.25 | 9,770 | 6.48 | 418% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.37 | 989 | 0.66 | 78% safer |
| Public Order | 10 | 1.25 | 8,094 | 5.36 | 329% safer |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.75 | 5,411 | 3.59 | 105% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 17 | 2.12 | 6,257 | 4.15 | 96% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 49 | 6.11 | 50,363 | 33.38 | 446% safer |
Crime in Aughton Compared To Lancashire
Aughton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton | 149 | 18.59 | - |
| Longton | 163 | 20.91 | 11% more dangerous |
| Penwortham | 534 | 23.46 | 21% more dangerous |
| Burscough | 319 | 33.07 | 44% more dangerous |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 629 | 34.73 | 46% more dangerous |
| Clayton-le-Woods | 559 | 35.02 | 47% more dangerous |
Aughton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 12 | 9 | 12 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.37 | 0.25 | - | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.0 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.37 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.87 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.37 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 1.6 | 0.75 | 1.8 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.37 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 0.37 | 1.0 | 0.37 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.62 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.75 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3.7 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 6 | Getting worse |
Changes In Aughton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Aughton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Aughton | 18.59 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 73% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 76% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 78% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 78% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 81% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 82% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 83% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 86% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 86% more dangerous |
Crime in Aughton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton | 227 | 28 | First |
Crime in Aughton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Aughton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Aughton saw a 400% increase in violence and sexual offences. Aughton saw a large fall in burglary during April, when it fell by 80% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +55% | +267% | +100% | +36% | -21% | +50% | +67% | +160% | -50% |
| Burglary | -50% | -80% | - | -50% | - | -50% | - | +100% | +100% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | -67% | - | -50% | -50% | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | +100% | -50% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | +200% | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +67% | +400% | +167% | -50% | +100% | -80% | -33% | +200% | - | +100% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Aughton
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Aughton's local territorial police force is the Lancashire Constabulary.How dangerous is Aughton?
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The most common crimes in Aughton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Aughton?
Aughton's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021