Charnock vs Old Skelmersdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Charnock vs Old Skelmersdale 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 Charnock safer than Old Skelmersdale?
Charnock has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 431 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Charnock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Charnock vs Old Skelmersdale?
Charnock shows a year-on-year crime trend of +131.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Skelmersdale shows +27.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Charnock and Old Skelmersdale?
In Charnock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Old Skelmersdale, it is Violent Crime (324 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charnock and Old Skelmersdale?
Charnock recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Skelmersdale recorded 226. 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 Charnock vs Old Skelmersdale?
Violent crime in Charnock totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 324 in Old Skelmersdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Charnock and Old Skelmersdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charnock recorded 186 crimes (now 431, a change of +131.7%). Old Skelmersdale recorded 732 crimes previously (now 934, +27.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charnock and Old Skelmersdale?
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. Charnock has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Old Skelmersdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Charnock and Old Skelmersdale?
Charnock falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Old Skelmersdale 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 Charnock and Old Skelmersdale?
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 Charnock or Old Skelmersdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Charnock and Old Skelmersdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.