Skerton vs University - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Skerton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Skerton vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Skerton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,326 crimes / 12m
      ↑38% trend
      18.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Skerton
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,326
      90
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      961
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑38%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skerton
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      510 ↑52%
      17 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑2%
      12 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑79%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑83%
      4
      Burglary
      35 ↑9%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑37%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      47 ↑104%
      1
      Public Order
      64 ↑94%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      13 ↑550%
      0
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      15 ↑650%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑157%
      0
      Other Crime
      35 ↑35%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Skerton safer than University - Lancaster?

      Skerton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,326 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 90 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 +38% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows +1.1% (rising). 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 (510 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 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 12. 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 510 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 961 crimes (now 1,326, a change of +38%). University - Lancaster recorded 89 crimes previously (now 90, +1.1%).

      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 18.4% and University - Lancaster has 50%. 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.