Crime Rates at Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AZ

Westgate area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale , and the 61st 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 Westgate (WN8 8AZ) in the last 12 months was 116.8 per 1,000 residents and was 13.2% higher than the Old Skelmersdale average (103.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 34.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westgate (WN8 8AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Whitburn. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.