Earnshaw Bridge vs Skelmersdale North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Earnshaw Bridge Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Skelmersdale North Lancashire Constabulary

      Earnshaw Bridge vs Skelmersdale North Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Earnshaw Bridge
      Lancashire Constabulary
      574 crimes / 12m
      ↑74.5% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      726 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      24.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Skelmersdale North
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      574
      726
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      329
      656
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.5%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earnshaw Bridge
      B Skelmersdale North
      Violent Crime
      256 ↑144%
      277 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓17%
      182 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑74%
      48 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑90%
      19 ↑0%
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      25 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑112%
      70 ↑49%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      18 ↑38%
      Public Order
      27 ↑125%
      24 ↓8%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      8
      Shoplifting
      13
      12
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      12 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑109%
      29 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earnshaw Bridge safer than Skelmersdale North?

      Earnshaw Bridge has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 574 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale North has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 726 crimes. Earnshaw Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earnshaw Bridge vs Skelmersdale North?

      Earnshaw Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skelmersdale North shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Earnshaw Bridge and Skelmersdale North?

      In Earnshaw Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (256 incidents). In Skelmersdale North, it is Violent Crime (277 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Earnshaw Bridge and Skelmersdale North?

      Earnshaw Bridge recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelmersdale North recorded 182. 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 Earnshaw Bridge vs Skelmersdale North?

      Violent crime in Earnshaw Bridge totalled 256 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 277 in Skelmersdale North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Earnshaw Bridge and Skelmersdale North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earnshaw Bridge recorded 329 crimes (now 574, a change of +74.5%). Skelmersdale North recorded 656 crimes previously (now 726, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earnshaw Bridge and Skelmersdale North?

      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. Earnshaw Bridge has a resolution rate of 24.1% and Skelmersdale North has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earnshaw Bridge and Skelmersdale North?

      Earnshaw Bridge falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skelmersdale North 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 Earnshaw Bridge and Skelmersdale North?

      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 Earnshaw Bridge or Skelmersdale North on a crime map?

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

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