Crime Rates at Jackfield Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EW

Jackfield Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale , and the 144th highest crime rate of 323 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 Jackfield Way (WN8 6EW) in the last 12 months was 54.4 per 1,000 residents and was 42.9% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average (95.3 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 Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -45.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Jackfield Way (WN8 6EW), the main crime hotspot is near Northfield. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.