Old Skelmersdale vs Wigan West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Old Skelmersdale vs Wigan West 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 Old Skelmersdale safer than Wigan West?
Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 948 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigan West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Wigan West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Old Skelmersdale vs Wigan West?
Old Skelmersdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wigan West shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West?
In Old Skelmersdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (348 incidents). In Wigan West, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West?
Old Skelmersdale recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigan West recorded 0. 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 Old Skelmersdale vs Wigan West?
Violent crime in Old Skelmersdale totalled 348 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Wigan West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Skelmersdale recorded 786 crimes (now 948, a change of +20.6%). Wigan West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West?
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. Old Skelmersdale has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Wigan West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West?
Old Skelmersdale falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wigan West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West?
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 Old Skelmersdale or Wigan West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Skelmersdale and Wigan West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.