Chorley North East vs Skerton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Chorley North East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skerton Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North East vs Skerton Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Chorley North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      263 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North East
      B Skerton
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      263
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      997
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North East
      B Skerton
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓26%
      393 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑23%
      305 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓34%
      51 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      28 ↓3%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      34 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      106 ↑4%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      33 ↑14%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      41 ↑28%
      Robbery
      1
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      4
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chorley North East is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley North East safer than Skerton?

      Chorley North East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 263 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Chorley North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley North East vs Skerton?

      Chorley North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Chorley North East and Skerton?

      In Chorley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (108 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 Chorley North East and Skerton?

      Chorley North East recorded 108 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 Chorley North East vs Skerton?

      Violent crime in Chorley North East totalled 74 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 Chorley North East and Skerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North East recorded 293 crimes (now 263, a change of -10.2%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North East 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. Chorley North East has a resolution rate of 0% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North East and Skerton?

      Chorley North East 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 Chorley North East 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 Chorley North East or Skerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chorley North East and Skerton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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