Garrison vs Skelmersdale South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Garrison vs Skelmersdale South 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 Garrison safer than Skelmersdale South?
Garrison has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 739 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,232 crimes. Garrison scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Garrison vs Skelmersdale South?
Garrison shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skelmersdale South shows +13.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Garrison and Skelmersdale South?
In Garrison, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Skelmersdale South, it is Violent Crime (477 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garrison and Skelmersdale South?
Garrison recorded 182 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelmersdale South recorded 248. 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 Skelmersdale South?
Violent crime in Garrison totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 477 in Skelmersdale South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Garrison and Skelmersdale South 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%). Skelmersdale South recorded 1,082 crimes previously (now 1,232, +13.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garrison and Skelmersdale South?
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 Skelmersdale South has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Garrison and Skelmersdale South?
Garrison falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skelmersdale South 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 Skelmersdale South?
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 Skelmersdale South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garrison and Skelmersdale South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.