Scotforth East vs Skerton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Skerton Lancashire Constabulary

      Scotforth East vs Skerton Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Scotforth East
      B Skerton
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      357
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      349
      997
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Scotforth East
      B Skerton
      Violent Crime
      105 ↑28%
      393 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓27%
      305 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑78%
      51 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      28 ↓3%
      Burglary
      15 ↓32%
      34 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑86%
      106 ↑4%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      33 ↑14%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      41 ↑28%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑14%
      26 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      31 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Scotforth East is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Scotforth East safer than Skerton?

      Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Scotforth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Scotforth East vs Skerton?

      Scotforth East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — 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 Scotforth East and Skerton?

      In Scotforth East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 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 Scotforth East and Skerton?

      Scotforth East recorded 97 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 Scotforth East vs Skerton?

      Violent crime in Scotforth East totalled 105 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 Scotforth East and Skerton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes (now 357, a change of +2.3%). Skerton recorded 997 crimes previously (now 1,084, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Scotforth East 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. Scotforth East has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Skerton has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Scotforth East and Skerton?

      Scotforth East 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 Scotforth East 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 Scotforth East or Skerton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Scotforth East 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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