Crime Rate in Skelmersdale South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skelmersdale South

The total recorded crimes in Skelmersdale South, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skelmersdale South crime rate of 4.55 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 South, encompassing approximately 12,090 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Skelmersdale South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clayton Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Uppingham with total crimes: 4
  • Rose Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Skelmersdale South?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Skelmersdale South reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 585 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skelmersdale South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Skelmersdale South experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 550 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skelmersdale South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Skelmersdale South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Skelmersdale South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skelmersdale South has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 ranking 4th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Skelmersdale South crimes were 585. The crime rate of Skelmersdale South in 2024 was 48.39 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skelmersdale South were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.49 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skelmersdale South)CrimesRank (Skelmersdale South)CrimesRank (Skelmersdale South)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
Digmoor52 5754 3567 4
Burscough West64 3423 12253 14
Knowsley44 8707 4457 10
Ashurst52 6623 5550 5
Scott33 11463 9524 7
Up Holland43 10442 11500 8
Derby44 9532 8497 9
Moorside26 15445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North28 14370 13354 12
North Meols33 12250 16207 16
Tarleton29 13238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland23 17283 14204 17
Burscough East22 18260 15249 15
Wrightington26 16211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall12 21222 18184 19
Parbold21 19123 22151 21
Scarisbrick17 20193 20157 20
Halsall12 22126 21126 22
Aughton Park7 2579 2494 23
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Skelmersdale South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202530
March 202517
February 202518
January 202516
December 202417
November 202422
October 202415
September 202425
August 202417
July 202414
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202526
March 20257
February 202510
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202414
September 202421
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Skelmersdale South in May 2025

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

1. Clayton Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Uppingham (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rose Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. Elm Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Neverstitch Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tongbarn (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Laburnum Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Lime Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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