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Vehicle theft in West Lancashire

England · United Kingdom

Lower risk

West Lancashire is in the top 61% for recorded vehicle theft in United Kingdom — 1.28 per 1,000 residents (2024). (all motor vehicles — not motorcycles specifically) Relatively low recorded theft — still always lock up.

Based on vehicle theft (all motor vehicles) — recorded crime only. Vehicle theft is significantly underreported; actual incidence is higher.

Official Recorded Data

Vehicle theft (all motor vehicles)

Rate per 1,000 residents

1.28

Percentile

39th

Top 61% riskiest in country

Year

2024

156 recorded thefts121,995 residents

Recorded crime only. Vehicle theft is significantly underreported — actual incidence is higher.

All motor vehicles. This figure covers cars, vans, motorcycles, and all other motor vehicles combined — not motorcycles or scooters specifically.

Denominator: resident population. Per 1,000 residents (the only freely available town-level denominator). Not per registered vehicle.

Source: Home Office Recorded Crime Open Data Home Office · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Retrieved Jun 2026

Area Map

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West Lancashire is already calmer than most places nearby — but here are some alternatives within 50 km:

Rate per 1,000 residents — recorded crime only. Distance is centroid-to-centroid.

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