Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre vs Wensley Fold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Wensley Fold Lancashire Constabulary

      Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre vs Wensley Fold Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,513 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Wensley Fold
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,932 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
      B Wensley Fold
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,513
      1,932
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,515
      1,083
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑78.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
      B Wensley Fold
      Violent Crime
      907 ↑3%
      700 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      655 ↓13%
      505 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      120 ↑10%
      98 ↑61%
      Vehicle Crime
      83 ↑0%
      84 ↑68%
      Burglary
      83 ↑4%
      41 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↑3%
      116 ↑100%
      Drugs
      86 ↑28%
      60 ↑300%
      Public Order
      116 ↑15%
      108 ↑108%
      Robbery
      31 ↑94%
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      94 ↓22%
      111 ↑82%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓50%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↑67%
      17 ↑467%
      Other Crime
      77 ↑13%
      53 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre safer than Wensley Fold?

      Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,513 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre vs Wensley Fold?

      Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold?

      In Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (907 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold?

      Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre recorded 655 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre vs Wensley Fold?

      Violent crime in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre totalled 907 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre recorded 2,515 crimes (now 2,513, a change of -0.1%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold?

      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. Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold?

      Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold?

      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 Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre or Wensley Fold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre and Wensley Fold. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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