Overall crime rate on Woodcroft in Skelmersdale near WN8 8AE is 13% lower than average overall crime rate in Skelmersdale and 43% lower than national overall crime level. Violent crime rate is 27% lower than Skelmersdale average and 47% lower than national average. Property crime rate is 29% higher than Skelmersdale property crime rate and 45% lower than national average. Public order crime level is 31% lower than Skelmersdale average and 33% lower than national average. Level of crimes connected with drugs and guns is 6% higher than Skelmersdale average and 43% lower than national average.
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Crime Index Comparing to National Average

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.57
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.55
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.67
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.53
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.57

Crime Index Comparing to Skelmersdale

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.87
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX1.29
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.69
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.73
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX1.06
The Crime Rate Index shows how crime levels in WN8 8AE postcode area compare to the national and city average.
Crime Rate Index 1.0 equals average, 2.0 equals double, 0.5 equals half etc.

List of Crimes Near WN8 8AE

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Manor Grove186 yd
2023-12Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Willow Drive543 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Lancaster Crescent539 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonAwaiting court outcomeOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Wilcove223 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cedar Grove375 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Cedar Grove375 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Wilcove223 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesLocal resolutionOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-12Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-12Theft from the personInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-12Anti-social behaviourOn or near Gardiners Place288 yd
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-12RobberyUnder investigationOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near High Street305 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near High Street305 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeUnder investigationOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near High Street305 yd
2023-11DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-11Anti-social behaviourOn or near Pine Close526 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-10Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-10Anti-social behaviourOn or near Gerrard Place441 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesLocal resolutionOn or near Whitehey Road277 yd
2023-10Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-10Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Pine Close526 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-10Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-10Anti-social behaviourOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-10Anti-social behaviourOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-10Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-10Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-09BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-09Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-09Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-09Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-09Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-09Possession of weaponsUnder investigationOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-09Criminal damage and arsonUnder investigationOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-09BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-09Other theftUnder investigationOn or near Ann Street432 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Birch Street461 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Lancaster Crescent539 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-09Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-09Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-09BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesLocal resolutionOn or near Windgate432 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-08Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-08Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesLocal resolutionOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-08Vehicle crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cedar Grove375 yd
2023-08Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-08DrugsUnder investigationOn or near Ann Street432 yd
2023-08Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-08Other theftFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-08Bicycle theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Lancaster Crescent539 yd
2023-08Vehicle crimeUnder investigationOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-08Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-08Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-07BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-07Bicycle theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-07Other crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Gardiners Place288 yd
2023-07BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-07Other crimeFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-07Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Rose Crescent408 yd
2023-07DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Gerrard Place441 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cedar Grove375 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Cedar Grove375 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-07Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Gardiners Place288 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Cedar Grove375 yd
2023-07Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Birch Street461 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-07Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-07BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Theft from the personStatus update unavailableOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Theft from the personUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesLocal resolutionOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesStatus update unavailableOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-07Anti-social behaviourOn or near Pine Close526 yd
2023-07Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Lancaster Crescent539 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Pine Close526 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Pine Close526 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-06Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-06DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-06BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windgate432 yd
2023-05Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-05Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Gardiners Place288 yd
2023-05Other theftStatus update unavailableOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-05Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-05Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-05Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-05DrugsOffender given a cautionOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-05Other theftStatus update unavailableOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-04BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-04Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-04Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-04BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-04Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-04Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wigan Road301 yd
2023-04Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-04BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Greenhey Place350 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-04Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-04Criminal damage and arsonStatus update unavailableOn or near Gardiners Place288 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near The Winsters319 yd
2023-03Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Lancaster Crescent539 yd
2023-03Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near High Street305 yd
2023-03Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-03Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near Wolverton173 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Greenhey Place350 yd
2023-03Anti-social behaviourOn or near Gardiners Place288 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-02Possession of weaponsUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Whitehey Road277 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Whitestock277 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Greenhey Place350 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Windgate432 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Whitehey Road277 yd
2023-02BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Whitehey Road277 yd
2023-02Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-02Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-02Anti-social behaviourOn or near Hawthorn Crescent260 yd
2023-02Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Woodrow166 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Greenhey Place350 yd
2023-02Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-02Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Windrows474 yd
2023-02Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Beech Close286 yd
2023-02Bicycle theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Fern Close389 yd
2023-01Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near The Tamneys377 yd
2023-01BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Greenhey Place350 yd
2023-01Anti-social behaviourOn or near Gerrard Place441 yd
2023-01BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-01Anti-social behaviourOn or near Whitehey Road277 yd
2023-01BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Wheatacre471 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesFurther investigation is not in the public interestOn or near Willow Hey347 yd
2023-01Anti-social behaviourOn or near Whitehey Road277 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Woodrow166 yd
Crime statistics are usually delayed by 2-3 months.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Type (Last 12 Months)

Violence And Sexual Offences 70
Anti Social Behaviour 54
Criminal Damage And Arson 33
Vehicle Crime 21
Burglary 18
Other Theft 11
Public Order 8
Drugs 5
Possession Of Weapons 3
Bicycle Theft 3
Theft From The Person 3
Other Crime 2
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 0
Violent Crime 0
Public Disorder And Weapons 0
Sum 232

Crime Over Time in WN8 8AE and Skelmersdale

The chart above displays the percentage distribution of crime types over the years near Woodcroft, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AE. It enables you to identify the most common crime in your area and track changes in crime trends over time.

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