Crime Rates at Eskbank, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EQ

Eskbank 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 6EQ) 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 area’s 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 (≈ 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 6EQ), 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.