Carleton vs Marsh

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Carleton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Marsh Lancashire Constabulary

      Carleton vs Marsh Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Carleton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Marsh
      Lancashire Constabulary
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.8% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Carleton
      B Marsh
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      361
      832
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      181
      641
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑99.5%
      ↑29.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carleton
      B Marsh
      Violent Crime
      125 ↑98%
      249 ↑44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑31%
      216 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑50%
      45 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑84%
      25 ↓24%
      Burglary
      8 ↑33%
      48 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑77%
      65 ↑25%
      Drugs
      7 ↑600%
      15 ↓17%
      Public Order
      21 ↑950%
      57 ↑111%
      Robbery
      4
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      24
      62 ↑343%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      8
      Other Crime
      13 ↑333%
      23 ↑77%
      Overall Verdict
      A Carleton is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carleton safer than Marsh?

      Carleton has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsh has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 832 crimes. Carleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Carleton vs Marsh?

      Carleton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +99.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marsh shows +29.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Carleton and Marsh?

      In Carleton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Marsh, it is Violent Crime (249 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Carleton and Marsh?

      Carleton recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marsh recorded 216. 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 Carleton vs Marsh?

      Violent crime in Carleton totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 249 in Marsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Carleton and Marsh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carleton recorded 181 crimes (now 361, a change of +99.5%). Marsh recorded 641 crimes previously (now 832, +29.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carleton and Marsh?

      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. Carleton has a resolution rate of 25% and Marsh has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carleton and Marsh?

      Carleton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Marsh 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 Carleton and Marsh?

      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 Carleton or Marsh on a crime map?

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

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