Fence & Higham vs Marsh Mill
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fence & Higham vs Marsh Mill Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fence & Higham safer than Marsh Mill?
Fence & Higham has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsh Mill has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 502 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Fence & Higham vs Marsh Mill?
Fence & Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — 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 Fence & Higham and Marsh Mill?
In Fence & Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (29 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 Fence & Higham and Marsh Mill?
Fence & Higham recorded 29 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 Fence & Higham vs Marsh Mill?
Violent crime in Fence & Higham totalled 27 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 Fence & Higham and Marsh Mill in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fence & Higham recorded 78 crimes (now 102, a change of +30.8%). Marsh Mill recorded 368 crimes previously (now 502, +36.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fence & Higham 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. Fence & Higham has a resolution rate of 25% and Marsh Mill has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fence & Higham and Marsh Mill?
Fence & Higham 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 Fence & Higham 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 Fence & Higham or Marsh Mill on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fence & Higham and Marsh Mill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.