Lytham East vs Old Skelmersdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lytham East vs Old Skelmersdale 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 Lytham East safer than Old Skelmersdale?
Lytham East has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Lytham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Lytham East vs Old Skelmersdale?
Lytham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Skelmersdale shows +27.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale?
In Lytham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Old Skelmersdale, it is Violent Crime (324 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale?
Lytham East recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Skelmersdale recorded 226. 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 Lytham East vs Old Skelmersdale?
Violent crime in Lytham East totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 324 in Old Skelmersdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham East recorded 305 crimes (now 299, a change of -2%). Old Skelmersdale recorded 732 crimes previously (now 934, +27.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale?
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. Lytham East has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Old Skelmersdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale?
Lytham East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Old Skelmersdale 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 Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale?
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 Lytham East or Old Skelmersdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lytham East and Old Skelmersdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.