Total Crime Rate
116.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Liverpool Road 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 Liverpool Road (WN8 8BX) 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 Liverpool Road (WN8 8BX), the main crime hotspot is near Liverpool Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Old Skelmersdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Liverpool Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Moss Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Swift'S Fold | Under investigation |
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