Ingthorpe vs Skelmersdale South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Ingthorpe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skelmersdale South Lancashire Constabulary

      Ingthorpe vs Skelmersdale South Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Ingthorpe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,188 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      21.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ingthorpe
      B Skelmersdale South
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,188
      1,232
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,066
      1,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑13.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.5%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ingthorpe
      B Skelmersdale South
      Violent Crime
      439 ↑19%
      477 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      328 ↓2%
      248 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      86 ↑19%
      61 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑21%
      54 ↑38%
      Burglary
      39 ↑63%
      47 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑5%
      109 ↑22%
      Drugs
      27 ↑80%
      52 ↑33%
      Public Order
      47 ↑24%
      61 ↑53%
      Robbery
      9 ↑50%
      22 ↑214%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓65%
      16 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓27%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑225%
      37 ↑131%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓9%
      40 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ingthorpe is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 5/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ingthorpe safer than Skelmersdale South?

      Ingthorpe has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,232 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ingthorpe vs Skelmersdale South?

      Ingthorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — 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 Ingthorpe and Skelmersdale South?

      In Ingthorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (439 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 Ingthorpe and Skelmersdale South?

      Ingthorpe recorded 328 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 Ingthorpe vs Skelmersdale South?

      Violent crime in Ingthorpe totalled 439 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 Ingthorpe and Skelmersdale South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ingthorpe recorded 1,066 crimes (now 1,188, a change of +11.4%). Skelmersdale South recorded 1,082 crimes previously (now 1,232, +13.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ingthorpe 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. Ingthorpe has a resolution rate of 21.5% and Skelmersdale South has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ingthorpe and Skelmersdale South?

      Ingthorpe 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 Ingthorpe 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 Ingthorpe or Skelmersdale South on a crime map?

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

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