Rossall vs Skelmersdale South

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
      5/100
      Skelmersdale South Lancashire Constabulary

      Rossall vs Skelmersdale South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rossall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      741 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.9% trend
      14.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rossall
      B Skelmersdale South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      741
      1,232
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      1,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.9%
      ↑13.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rossall
      B Skelmersdale South
      Violent Crime
      343 ↑49%
      477 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↓13%
      248 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑27%
      61 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓72%
      54 ↑38%
      Burglary
      25 ↑79%
      47 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑8%
      109 ↑22%
      Drugs
      29 ↑38%
      52 ↑33%
      Public Order
      32 ↑60%
      61 ↑53%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      22 ↑214%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓5%
      16 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      37 ↑131%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑38%
      40 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rossall safer than Skelmersdale South?

      Rossall has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 741 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,232 crimes. Rossall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rossall vs Skelmersdale South?

      Rossall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Skelmersdale South shows +13.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rossall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (343 incidents). In Skelmersdale South, it is Violent Crime (477 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rossall recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelmersdale South recorded 248. 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 South?

      Violent crime in Rossall totalled 343 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 477 in Skelmersdale South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rossall and Skelmersdale South 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 South recorded 1,082 crimes previously (now 1,232, +13.9%).

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

      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 South has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rossall and Skelmersdale South?

      Rossall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Skelmersdale South 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 South?

      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 South on a crime map?

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

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