Queensgate vs Skerton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Queensgate Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skerton Lancashire Constabulary

      Queensgate vs Skerton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Queensgate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,076 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Queensgate
      B Skerton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,076
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      857
      997
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Queensgate
      B Skerton
      Violent Crime
      378 ↑40%
      393 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      244 ↓1%
      305 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑92%
      51 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑9%
      28 ↓3%
      Burglary
      37 ↑48%
      34 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑14%
      106 ↑4%
      Drugs
      33 ↑120%
      33 ↑14%
      Public Order
      60 ↑58%
      41 ↑28%
      Robbery
      12 ↑9%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑2%
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑133%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑50%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Queensgate safer than Skerton?

      Queensgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,076 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Skerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Queensgate vs Skerton?

      Queensgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — 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 Queensgate and Skerton?

      In Queensgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (378 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 Queensgate and Skerton?

      Queensgate recorded 244 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 Queensgate vs Skerton?

      Violent crime in Queensgate totalled 378 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 Queensgate and Skerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Queensgate recorded 857 crimes (now 1,076, a change of +25.6%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Queensgate 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. Queensgate has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Queensgate and Skerton?

      Queensgate 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 Queensgate 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 Queensgate or Skerton on a crime map?

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

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