Rural East Fylde vs Skerton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Rural East Fylde Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skerton Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural East Fylde vs Skerton Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Rural East Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Rural East Fylde
      B Skerton
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      291
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      997
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural East Fylde
      B Skerton
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑17%
      393 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑16%
      305 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      51 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓38%
      28 ↓3%
      Burglary
      6 ↓45%
      34 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑7%
      106 ↑4%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      33 ↑14%
      Public Order
      10 ↓9%
      41 ↑28%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓25%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural East Fylde is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural East Fylde safer than Skerton?

      Rural East Fylde has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Rural East Fylde scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural East Fylde vs Skerton?

      Rural East Fylde shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9% — 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 Rural East Fylde and Skerton?

      In Rural East Fylde, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 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 Rural East Fylde and Skerton?

      Rural East Fylde recorded 92 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 Rural East Fylde vs Skerton?

      Violent crime in Rural East Fylde totalled 112 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 Rural East Fylde and Skerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural East Fylde recorded 267 crimes (now 291, a change of +9%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural East Fylde 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. Rural East Fylde has a resolution rate of 25% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural East Fylde and Skerton?

      Rural East Fylde 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 Rural East Fylde 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 Rural East Fylde or Skerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural East Fylde 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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