Rossall vs Skelmersdale North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rossall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Skelmersdale North Lancashire Constabulary

      Rossall vs Skelmersdale North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rossall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      741 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.9% trend
      14.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      726 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      24.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rossall
      B Skelmersdale North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      741
      726
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      656
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.9%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rossall
      B Skelmersdale North
      Violent Crime
      343 ↑49%
      277 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↓13%
      182 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑27%
      48 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓72%
      19 ↑0%
      Burglary
      25 ↑79%
      25 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑8%
      70 ↑49%
      Drugs
      29 ↑38%
      18 ↑38%
      Public Order
      32 ↑60%
      24 ↓8%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      8
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓5%
      12
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      12 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑38%
      29 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Skelmersdale North is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rossall safer than Skelmersdale North?

      Rossall has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 741 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale North has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 726 crimes. Skelmersdale North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rossall vs Skelmersdale North?

      Rossall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skelmersdale North shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rossall and Skelmersdale North?

      In Rossall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (343 incidents). In Skelmersdale North, it is Violent Crime (277 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rossall and Skelmersdale North?

      Rossall recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelmersdale North recorded 182. 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 Rossall vs Skelmersdale North?

      Violent crime in Rossall totalled 343 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 277 in Skelmersdale North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rossall and Skelmersdale North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rossall recorded 613 crimes (now 741, a change of +20.9%). Skelmersdale North recorded 656 crimes previously (now 726, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rossall and Skelmersdale North?

      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. Rossall has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Skelmersdale North has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rossall and Skelmersdale North?

      Rossall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skelmersdale North 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 Rossall and Skelmersdale North?

      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 Rossall or Skelmersdale North on a crime map?

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

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