Crime Rates at Uppingham, Skelmersdale, WN8 8HG

Uppingham area has the 17th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale , and the 46th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Uppingham (WN8 8HG) in the last 12 months was 138.9 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 69.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Uppingham (WN8 8HG), 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.