Crime Rates at Eskbrook, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EA

Eskbrook area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Skelmersdale South , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Eskbrook (WN8 6EA) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Skelmersdale South average (111.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 88.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eskbrook (WN8 6EA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eskdale, where police recorded 44 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Flamstead (21 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.