Skerton vs University - Lancaster

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
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Skerton vs University - Lancaster 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
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skerton
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,084
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      997
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skerton
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      393 ↑23%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      305 ↓2%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑19%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓3%
      3
      Burglary
      34 ↓29%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↑4%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      33 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      41 ↑28%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Shoplifting
      26 ↑18%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓8%
      12 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      0
      Other Crime
      31 ↓3%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skerton safer than University - Lancaster?

      Skerton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,084 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Skerton vs University - Lancaster?

      Skerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Skerton and University - Lancaster?

      In Skerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (393 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Skerton and University - Lancaster?

      Skerton recorded 305 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Skerton totalled 393 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Skerton and University - Lancaster 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%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Skerton and University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Skerton and University - Lancaster?

      Skerton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - Lancaster 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 University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.