Crime Rates in Rural South, ward
Crime Rate
51.8
51.8
Low 2/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in Rural South (ward) is 51.8 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 2 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Rural South (ward) is located within West Lancashire (borough). Annual total crime rate in West Lancashire (borough) is 72.2 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
Rural South, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 1/10 or low
- 2/10 or low
- 3/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
- 5/10 or medium
Crime rates in Rural South (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 2/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16.2 | 4/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3.65 | 2/10 |
| Burglary | 3.35 | 4/10 |
| Other theft | 2.65 | 2/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.2 | 2/10 |
| Public order | 2.13 | 2/10 |
| Shoplifting | 1.69 | 2/10 |
| Drugs | 1.03 | 2/10 |
| Other crime | 1.02 | 3/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.42 | 2/10 |
| Robbery | 0.283 | 2/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.138 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 1/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in Rural South (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Rural South (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Rural South (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in Rural South (ward), West Lancashire (local authority district) and North West (region)
- Rural Southward
- West LancashireLAD
- North Westregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026