Crime Rates at Flamstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF

Flamstead area has the 11th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale , and the 27th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Flamstead (WN8 6PF) in the last 12 months was 201.2 per 1,000 residents and was 95.0% higher than the Old Skelmersdale average (103.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 130.8% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 96.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Flamstead (WN8 6PF), the main crime hotspot is near Flamstead. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.