Crime Rates at Larch Close, Skelmersdale, WN8 8PP

Larch Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale , and the 89th lowest 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 Larch Close (WN8 8PP) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Larch Close (WN8 8PP), the main crime hotspot is near Tarlswood. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.