Crime is tackled locally by Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs). These are a partnership of the police, local authorities
and other organisations whose aim is to tackle crime and disorder on a local level.
See how your local authority's crime rate measures against the national average.
Comment on crime figures for West Lancashire.
| WEST LANCASHIRE COUNCIL | ENGLISH AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,000 | - |
| Households | 46,000 | - |
| Violence against the person | 11.0 | 15.0 |
| Sexual offences | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Robbery offences | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Burglary dwelling offences | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| Theft of a motor vehicle offences | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Theft from a vehicle offences | 4.9 | 6.3 |
Crime statistics are per 1,000 of the population within the local authority area. Learn more
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