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Burglary Rates in Skelmersdale North

West Lancashire, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Skelmersdale North recorded 34 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 18% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

34

2.76 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,356

110.0 per 1,000 residents

18% below the UK average62% above the North West regional average

How does Skelmersdale North rank?

Within West Lancashire

7 of 15 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

52th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
7
5
3
4
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
483
36%
Anti-social Behaviour
348
26%
Other Crime
330
24%
Shoplifting
79
6%
Burglary
34
3%
Vehicle Crime
33
2%
Drug Offences
33
2%
Robbery
14
1%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Skelmersdale North

Source: Census 2021 · 5,115 households

Detached 20%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 31%Flats 15%

The most common property type in Skelmersdale North is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Skelmersdale North homeowners

Most homes in Skelmersdale North are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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