Safest Areas in Skelmersdale
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Skelmersdale recorded 160 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
160
3.88 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
+15%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Skelmersdale
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Skelmersdale North
Rural North East
Rural South
Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Old Skelmersdale
Up Holland
Skelmersdale South
Burglary hotspots in Skelmersdale
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Skelmersdale South
Up Holland
Old Skelmersdale
Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Rural South
Rural North East
Skelmersdale North
Burscough Bridge & Rufford
About Skelmersdale
Population
41,268
Households
17,458
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What this means for Skelmersdale homeowners
Wherever you live in Skelmersdale, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.