Clifton vs Marsh Mill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Clifton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Marsh Mill Lancashire Constabulary

      Clifton vs Marsh Mill Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Clifton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,943 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Marsh Mill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      502 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.4% trend
      26% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton
      B Marsh Mill
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,943
      502
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,748
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.2%
      ↑36.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton
      B Marsh Mill
      Violent Crime
      819 ↑39%
      192 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      468 ↑2%
      110 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      81 ↓21%
      35 ↑169%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑39%
      30 ↑114%
      Burglary
      23 ↓23%
      13 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↓1%
      40 ↑25%
      Drugs
      39 ↑22%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      112 ↑3%
      23 ↑35%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      3
      Shoplifting
      162 ↓14%
      31 ↑417%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓55%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑5%
      11 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marsh Mill is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton safer than Marsh Mill?

      Clifton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,943 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsh Mill has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 502 crimes. Marsh Mill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton vs Marsh Mill?

      Clifton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marsh Mill shows +36.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton and Marsh Mill?

      In Clifton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (819 incidents). In Marsh Mill, it is Violent Crime (192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton and Marsh Mill?

      Clifton recorded 468 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marsh Mill recorded 110. 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 Clifton vs Marsh Mill?

      Violent crime in Clifton totalled 819 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 192 in Marsh Mill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton recorded 1,748 crimes (now 1,943, a change of +11.2%). Marsh Mill recorded 368 crimes previously (now 502, +36.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton and Marsh Mill?

      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. Clifton has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Marsh Mill has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton and Marsh Mill?

      Clifton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Marsh Mill 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 Clifton and Marsh Mill?

      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 Clifton or Marsh Mill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton and Marsh Mill. 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.