Longholme vs Skerton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Longholme vs Skerton 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 Longholme safer than Skerton?
Longholme has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,006 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Longholme scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Longholme vs Skerton?
Longholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — 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 Longholme and Skerton?
In Longholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (323 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 Longholme and Skerton?
Longholme recorded 216 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 Longholme vs Skerton?
Violent crime in Longholme totalled 323 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 Longholme and Skerton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longholme recorded 906 crimes (now 1,006, a change of +11%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longholme 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. Longholme has a resolution rate of 29% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Longholme and Skerton?
Longholme 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 Longholme 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 Longholme or Skerton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longholme and Skerton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.