Crime Rate in Skelmersdale North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skelmersdale North

The total recorded crimes in Skelmersdale North, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skelmersdale North crime rate of 2.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Skelmersdale North, encompassing approximately 8,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Skelmersdale North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Willow Hey with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Vale Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Skelmersdale North?

To understand the safety of Skelmersdale North, we need to analyze Skelmersdale North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Skelmersdale North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 370 crimes compared to 391.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Skelmersdale North had fewer crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 354 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Skelmersdale North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Skelmersdale North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Skelmersdale North Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Skelmersdale North has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 9th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Skelmersdale North crimes were 370. The crime rate of Skelmersdale North in 2024 was 43.41 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skelmersdale North were around 354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.53 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Skelmersdale North)CrimesRank (Skelmersdale North)CrimesRank (Skelmersdale North)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Birch Green53 2863 1745 2
Skelmersdale South56 1585 7550 6
Tanhouse20 13604 6693 3
Digmoor43 4754 3567 4
Knowsley30 8707 4457 10
Ashurst23 10623 5550 5
Burscough West40 5423 12253 14
Moorside34 6445 10399 11
Scott22 11463 9524 7
Derby30 7532 8497 9
Up Holland13 16442 11500 8
Burscough East22 12260 15249 15
Tarleton15 14238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland11 17283 14204 17
North Meols15 15250 16207 16
Wrightington6 21211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall10 19222 18184 19
Scarisbrick10 18193 20157 20
Newburgh8 2094 2363 25
Parbold5 22123 22151 21
Halsall5 23126 21126 22
Aughton Park3 2579 2494 23
Rufford5 2477 2592 24

Skelmersdale North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20256
November 20259
October 202513
September 202518
August 20256
July 202511
June 20257
May 202513
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20251
October 20256
September 20256
August 20255
July 20252
June 202511
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 20258
October 20257
September 202517
August 20257
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20251

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
July 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
July 20254
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
June 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Skelmersdale North in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Skelmersdale North postcode area is presented below.

1. Willow Hey (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vale Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
4. Windrows (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tanfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tarlswood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Winsters (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Greenway Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Millbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Berry Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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