Skelmersdale North vs Spring Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Skelmersdale North Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Spring Hill Lancashire Constabulary

      Skelmersdale North vs Spring Hill Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      726 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Spring Hill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,551 crimes / 12m
      ↑88.7% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skelmersdale North
      B Spring Hill
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      726
      1,551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      656
      822
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑88.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skelmersdale North
      B Spring Hill
      Violent Crime
      277 ↑33%
      618 ↑101%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↓25%
      336 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑20%
      59 ↑55%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑0%
      93 ↑272%
      Burglary
      25 ↓17%
      46 ↑92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↑49%
      115 ↑69%
      Drugs
      18 ↑38%
      40 ↑122%
      Public Order
      24 ↓8%
      89 ↑242%
      Robbery
      8
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      12
      89 ↑8800%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑300%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑32%
      39 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Skelmersdale North is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skelmersdale North safer than Spring Hill?

      Skelmersdale North has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 726 crimes in the last 12 months. Spring Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,551 crimes. Skelmersdale North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skelmersdale North vs Spring Hill?

      Skelmersdale North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spring Hill shows +88.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Skelmersdale North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 incidents). In Spring Hill, it is Violent Crime (618 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Skelmersdale North recorded 182 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spring Hill recorded 336. 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 Skelmersdale North vs Spring Hill?

      Violent crime in Skelmersdale North totalled 277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 618 in Spring Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skelmersdale North recorded 656 crimes (now 726, a change of +10.7%). Spring Hill recorded 822 crimes previously (now 1,551, +88.7%).

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

      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. Skelmersdale North has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Spring Hill has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skelmersdale North and Spring Hill?

      Skelmersdale North falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Spring Hill 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 Skelmersdale North and Spring Hill?

      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 Skelmersdale North or Spring Hill on a crime map?

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

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