Highfield vs Skerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Highfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skerton Lancashire Constabulary

      Highfield vs Skerton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.1% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Highfield
      B Skerton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,107
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      598
      997
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑85.1%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highfield
      B Skerton
      Violent Crime
      495 ↑109%
      393 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↑23%
      305 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑139%
      51 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑121%
      28 ↓3%
      Burglary
      19 ↑111%
      34 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑148%
      106 ↑4%
      Drugs
      14 ↑27%
      33 ↑14%
      Public Order
      55 ↑112%
      41 ↑28%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑3300%
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      5
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑40%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Skerton is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highfield safer than Skerton?

      Highfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,107 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Skerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Highfield vs Skerton?

      Highfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +85.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skerton shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Highfield and Skerton?

      In Highfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (495 incidents). In Skerton, it is Violent Crime (393 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Highfield and Skerton?

      Highfield recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skerton recorded 305. 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 Highfield vs Skerton?

      Violent crime in Highfield totalled 495 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 393 in Skerton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Highfield and Skerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highfield recorded 598 crimes (now 1,107, a change of +85.1%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highfield and Skerton?

      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. Highfield has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Highfield and Skerton?

      Highfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skerton 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 Highfield and Skerton?

      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 Highfield or Skerton on a crime map?

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

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