Crime Rates at Charnock, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DZ

Charnock area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Skelmersdale South , and the 106th lowest crime rate of 323 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 Charnock (WN8 9DZ) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Skelmersdale South average (115.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Charnock (WN8 9DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Clay Brow Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.