Skelmersdale South vs Warton - Fylde

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Skelmersdale South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Warton - Fylde Lancashire Constabulary

      Skelmersdale South vs Warton - Fylde Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skelmersdale South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      26.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Warton - Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      373 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.4% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skelmersdale South
      B Warton - Fylde
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,232
      373
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,082
      332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.9%
      ↑12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skelmersdale South
      B Warton - Fylde
      Violent Crime
      477 ↑18%
      146 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↓15%
      131 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      61 ↑33%
      14 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↑38%
      11 ↑83%
      Burglary
      47 ↓19%
      7 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑22%
      31 ↑72%
      Drugs
      52 ↑33%
      3
      Public Order
      61 ↑53%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      22 ↑214%
      1
      Shoplifting
      16 ↑23%
      4
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑131%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑25%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Fylde is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skelmersdale South safer than Warton - Fylde?

      Skelmersdale South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,232 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Fylde has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 373 crimes. Warton - Fylde scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skelmersdale South vs Warton - Fylde?

      Skelmersdale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Fylde shows +12.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Skelmersdale South and Warton - Fylde?

      In Skelmersdale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (477 incidents). In Warton - Fylde, it is Violent Crime (146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Skelmersdale South recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Fylde recorded 131. 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 South vs Warton - Fylde?

      Violent crime in Skelmersdale South totalled 477 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 146 in Warton - Fylde. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Skelmersdale South and Warton - Fylde in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skelmersdale South recorded 1,082 crimes (now 1,232, a change of +13.9%). Warton - Fylde recorded 332 crimes previously (now 373, +12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skelmersdale South and Warton - Fylde?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Warton - Fylde has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skelmersdale South and Warton - Fylde?

      Skelmersdale South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Warton - Fylde 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 South and Warton - Fylde?

      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 South or Warton - Fylde on a crime map?

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

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