Crime Rates at Hilldean, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0LG

Hilldean area has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland , and the 107th highest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hilldean (WN8 0LG) in the last 12 months was 71.3 per 1,000 residents and was 34.3% higher than the Up Holland average (53.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hilldean (WN8 0LG), the main crime hotspot is near Hallbridge Gardens. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.