Rural North East vs Skelmersdale South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Rural North East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Skelmersdale South Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural North East vs Skelmersdale South Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Rural North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      151 crimes / 12m
      ↓47% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,671 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.5% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural North East
      B Skelmersdale South
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      151
      1,671
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      285
      1,054
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓47%
      ↑58.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural North East
      B Skelmersdale South
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓32%
      704 ↑87%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓53%
      227 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓44%
      102 ↑137%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓67%
      89 ↑141%
      Burglary
      10 ↓57%
      50 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓30%
      160 ↑82%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      75 ↑92%
      Public Order
      7 ↓46%
      89 ↑78%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↑142%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓76%
      50 ↑400%
      Theft from Person
      1
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      39 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      49 ↑53%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural North East is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural North East safer than Skelmersdale South?

      Rural North East has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 151 crimes in the last 12 months. Skelmersdale South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,671 crimes. Rural North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural North East vs Skelmersdale South?

      Rural North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -47% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Skelmersdale South shows +58.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural North East and Skelmersdale South?

      In Rural North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Skelmersdale South, it is Violent Crime (704 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural North East and Skelmersdale South?

      Rural North East recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Skelmersdale South recorded 227. 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 North East vs Skelmersdale South?

      Violent crime in Rural North East totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 704 in Skelmersdale South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural North East and Skelmersdale South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural North East recorded 285 crimes (now 151, a change of -47%). Skelmersdale South recorded 1,054 crimes previously (now 1,671, +58.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural North East 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. Rural North East has a resolution rate of 0% and Skelmersdale South has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural North East and Skelmersdale South?

      Rural North East 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 Rural North East 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 Rural North East or Skelmersdale South on a crime map?

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