Bare vs Skerton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bare vs Skerton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bare safer than Skerton?
Bare has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 592 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Bare scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bare vs Skerton?
Bare shows a year-on-year crime trend of +67.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skerton shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bare and Skerton?
In Bare, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (193 incidents). In Skerton, it is Violent Crime (393 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bare and Skerton?
Bare recorded 170 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skerton recorded 305. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Bare vs Skerton?
Violent crime in Bare totalled 193 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 393 in Skerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bare and Skerton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bare recorded 353 crimes (now 592, a change of +67.7%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bare and Skerton?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bare has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bare and Skerton?
Bare falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skerton is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bare and Skerton?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Bare or Skerton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bare and Skerton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.