Middleforth vs Old Skelmersdale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Middleforth 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 Middleforth safer than Old Skelmersdale?
Middleforth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 862 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Middleforth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Middleforth vs Old Skelmersdale?
Middleforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Middleforth and Old Skelmersdale?
In Middleforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 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 Middleforth and Old Skelmersdale?
Middleforth recorded 236 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 Middleforth vs Old Skelmersdale?
Violent crime in Middleforth totalled 344 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 Middleforth and Old Skelmersdale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middleforth recorded 711 crimes (now 862, a change of +21.2%). Old Skelmersdale recorded 732 crimes previously (now 934, +27.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middleforth 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. Middleforth has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Old Skelmersdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Middleforth and Old Skelmersdale?
Middleforth 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 Middleforth 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 Middleforth or Old Skelmersdale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middleforth and Old Skelmersdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.