Skerton vs Spring Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Skerton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Spring Hill Lancashire Constabulary

      Skerton vs Spring Hill Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% 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 Skerton
      B Spring Hill
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,084
      1,551
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      997
      822
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↑88.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skerton
      B Spring Hill
      Violent Crime
      393 ↑23%
      618 ↑101%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      305 ↓2%
      336 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑19%
      59 ↑55%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓3%
      93 ↑272%
      Burglary
      34 ↓29%
      46 ↑92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↑4%
      115 ↑69%
      Drugs
      33 ↑14%
      40 ↑122%
      Public Order
      41 ↑28%
      89 ↑242%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑18%
      89 ↑8800%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓8%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓3%
      39 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Skerton is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skerton safer than Spring Hill?

      Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,084 crimes in the last 12 months. Spring Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,551 crimes. Skerton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skerton vs Spring Hill?

      Skerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — 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 Skerton and Spring Hill?

      In Skerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (393 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 Skerton and Spring Hill?

      Skerton recorded 305 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 Skerton vs Spring Hill?

      Violent crime in Skerton totalled 393 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 Skerton and Spring Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skerton recorded 997 crimes (now 1,084, a change of +8.7%). Spring Hill recorded 822 crimes previously (now 1,551, +88.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skerton 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. Skerton has a resolution rate of 20.4% and Spring Hill has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skerton and Spring Hill?

      Skerton 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 Skerton 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 Skerton or Spring Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Skerton 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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