Boulsworth & Foulridge vs Marsden & Southfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Boulsworth & Foulridge Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Marsden & Southfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Boulsworth & Foulridge vs Marsden & Southfield Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Boulsworth & Foulridge
      Lancashire Constabulary
      429 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      7.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Marsden & Southfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boulsworth & Foulridge
      B Marsden & Southfield
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      429
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      487
      579
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.7%
      12.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boulsworth & Foulridge
      B Marsden & Southfield
      Violent Crime
      159 ↓18%
      234 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↓2%
      206 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓14%
      37 ↑85%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓51%
      22 ↓8%
      Burglary
      31 ↓6%
      34 ↑79%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑14%
      52 ↑16%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      23 ↑28%
      27 ↑17%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓33%
      21 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Boulsworth & Foulridge is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boulsworth & Foulridge safer than Marsden & Southfield?

      Boulsworth & Foulridge has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 429 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsden & Southfield has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. Boulsworth & Foulridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boulsworth & Foulridge vs Marsden & Southfield?

      Boulsworth & Foulridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marsden & Southfield shows +12.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield?

      In Boulsworth & Foulridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Marsden & Southfield, it is Violent Crime (234 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield?

      Boulsworth & Foulridge recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marsden & Southfield recorded 206. 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 Boulsworth & Foulridge vs Marsden & Southfield?

      Violent crime in Boulsworth & Foulridge totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 234 in Marsden & Southfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boulsworth & Foulridge recorded 487 crimes (now 429, a change of -11.9%). Marsden & Southfield recorded 579 crimes previously (now 652, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield?

      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. Boulsworth & Foulridge has a resolution rate of 7.7% and Marsden & Southfield has 12.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield?

      Boulsworth & Foulridge falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Marsden & Southfield is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield?

      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 Boulsworth & Foulridge or Marsden & Southfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boulsworth & Foulridge and Marsden & Southfield. 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.