Farnworth vs Marbury

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Farnworth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Marbury Cheshire Constabulary

      Farnworth vs Marbury Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Farnworth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Marbury
      Cheshire Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnworth
      B Marbury
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      408
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnworth
      B Marbury
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓8%
      190 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓40%
      35 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      13 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑145%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      23 ↑15%
      13 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓41%
      33 ↑6%
      Drugs
      26 ↑189%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      37 ↓8%
      53 ↓25%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      7 ↑250%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      17 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnworth safer than Marbury?

      Farnworth has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 408 crimes in the last 12 months. Marbury has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Farnworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnworth vs Marbury?

      Farnworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marbury shows -18.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnworth and Marbury?

      In Farnworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Marbury, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnworth and Marbury?

      Farnworth recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marbury recorded 35. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Farnworth vs Marbury?

      Violent crime in Farnworth totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Marbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnworth and Marbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnworth recorded 434 crimes (now 408, a change of -6%). Marbury recorded 459 crimes previously (now 374, -18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnworth and Marbury?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Farnworth has a resolution rate of 40.4% and Marbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnworth and Marbury?

      Farnworth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Marbury is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Farnworth and Marbury?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Farnworth or Marbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnworth and Marbury. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.