Gawthorpe vs Skelmersdale North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gawthorpe vs Skelmersdale North 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 Gawthorpe safer than Skelmersdale North?
Gawthorpe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,121 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale North has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 726 crimes. Skelmersdale North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gawthorpe vs Skelmersdale North?
Gawthorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — 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 Gawthorpe and Skelmersdale North?
In Gawthorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (424 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 Gawthorpe and Skelmersdale North?
Gawthorpe recorded 314 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 Gawthorpe vs Skelmersdale North?
Violent crime in Gawthorpe totalled 424 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 Gawthorpe and Skelmersdale North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gawthorpe recorded 1,110 crimes (now 1,121, a change of +1%). Skelmersdale North recorded 656 crimes previously (now 726, +10.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawthorpe 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. Gawthorpe has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Skelmersdale North has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gawthorpe and Skelmersdale North?
Gawthorpe 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 Gawthorpe 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 Gawthorpe or Skelmersdale North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawthorpe and Skelmersdale North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.