Total Crime Rate
56.9 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eskbank area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Skelmersdale South , and the 152nd highest 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 Eskbank (WN8 6EG) in the last 12 months was 56.9 per 1,000 residents and was 48.8% lower than the Skelmersdale South average (111.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (β 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eskbank (WN8 6EG), the main crime hotspot is near Eskdale. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Skelmersdale South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Scarth Park | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Eskbank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grimshaw Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Daniels Lane | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eskdale | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eskbank | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Eskbank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eskbank | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bankfield | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bankfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eskbank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eskbank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eskdale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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