Safety in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale in North West scores 60/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

3,415

Rate per 1,000

107.6

1-year trend

-1.1%

3-year trend

+0.5%

5-year trend

-12.9%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

36

Per 1,000 residents

1.1

Data last updated: 15 August 2026