Crime Rates at Tanfields, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NS

Tanfields area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale , and the 116th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Tanfields (WN8 8NS) in the last 12 months was 71.9 per 1,000 residents and was 30.3% lower 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Tanfields (WN8 8NS), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Hey. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.