Is WN8 Safe?
West Lancashire, Skelmersdale
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
WN8 recorded 196 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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Around average
WN8 has 11% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
196
3.75 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
4,541
87.0 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in WN8
Source: Census 2021 · 22,156 households
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What this means for WN8 homeowners
Most homes in WN8 are terraced, 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
Neighbourhood crime detail
WN8 sits within Up Holland. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.