Chorley North West vs Old Skelmersdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chorley North West 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 Chorley North West safer than Old Skelmersdale?
Chorley North West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,814 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Chorley North West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chorley North West vs Old Skelmersdale?
Chorley North West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19% — 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 Chorley North West and Old Skelmersdale?
In Chorley North West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (617 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 Chorley North West and Old Skelmersdale?
Chorley North West recorded 438 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 Chorley North West vs Old Skelmersdale?
Violent crime in Chorley North West totalled 617 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 Chorley North West and Old Skelmersdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North West recorded 1,524 crimes (now 1,814, a change of +19%). Old Skelmersdale recorded 732 crimes previously (now 934, +27.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North West 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. Chorley North West has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Old Skelmersdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chorley North West and Old Skelmersdale?
Chorley North West 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 Chorley North West 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 Chorley North West or Old Skelmersdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chorley North West and Old Skelmersdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.