Burglary Rates in Skelmersdale South

West Lancashire, North West, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

4.82 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,199

118.0 per 1,000 residents

43% above the UK average184% above the North West regional average

How does Skelmersdale South rank?

Within West Lancashire

1 of 15 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

83th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

448

37%

Other Crime

309

26%

Anti-social Behaviour

258

22%

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Drug Offences

Robbery

Shoplifting

Theft from Person

Property mix in Skelmersdale South

Source: Census 2021 · 4,252 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 22%Terraced 56%Flats 13%

The most common property type in Skelmersdale South is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.