Garrison vs Old Skelmersdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Garrison Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Old Skelmersdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Garrison vs Old Skelmersdale Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Garrison
      Lancashire Constabulary
      739 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Old Skelmersdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      934 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.6% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garrison
      B Old Skelmersdale
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      739
      934
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      645
      732
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↑27.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garrison
      B Old Skelmersdale
      Violent Crime
      247 ↑16%
      324 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↑17%
      226 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑8%
      56 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↓26%
      38 ↑19%
      Burglary
      27 ↓27%
      35 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑56%
      93 ↑48%
      Drugs
      19 ↑27%
      23 ↑21%
      Public Order
      41 ↑46%
      45 ↑41%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑48%
      30 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      17 ↑143%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓11%
      27 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Garrison is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garrison safer than Old Skelmersdale?

      Garrison has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 739 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Garrison scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garrison vs Old Skelmersdale?

      Garrison shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — 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 Garrison and Old Skelmersdale?

      In Garrison, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 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 Garrison and Old Skelmersdale?

      Garrison recorded 182 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 Garrison vs Old Skelmersdale?

      Violent crime in Garrison totalled 247 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 Garrison and Old Skelmersdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garrison recorded 645 crimes (now 739, a change of +14.6%). Old Skelmersdale recorded 732 crimes previously (now 934, +27.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garrison 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. Garrison has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Old Skelmersdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garrison and Old Skelmersdale?

      Garrison 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 Garrison 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 Garrison or Old Skelmersdale on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.