Layton vs Marsh Mill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Layton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Marsh Mill Lancashire Constabulary

      Layton vs Marsh Mill Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Layton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,745 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.6% trend
      19.2% 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 Layton
      B Marsh Mill
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,745
      502
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,316
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.6%
      ↑36.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Layton
      B Marsh Mill
      Violent Crime
      753 ↑47%
      192 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      340 ↓4%
      110 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑60%
      35 ↑169%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑14%
      30 ↑114%
      Burglary
      36 ↑80%
      13 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑19%
      40 ↑25%
      Drugs
      41 ↑128%
      9 ↑80%
      Public Order
      109 ↑118%
      23 ↑35%
      Robbery
      10 ↑11%
      3
      Shoplifting
      139 ↑30%
      31 ↑417%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓13%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑29%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑54%
      11 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marsh Mill is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Layton safer than Marsh Mill?

      Layton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,745 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 Layton vs Marsh Mill?

      Layton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.6% — 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 Layton and Marsh Mill?

      In Layton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (753 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 Layton and Marsh Mill?

      Layton recorded 340 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 Layton vs Marsh Mill?

      Violent crime in Layton totalled 753 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 Layton and Marsh Mill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Layton recorded 1,316 crimes (now 1,745, a change of +32.6%). Marsh Mill recorded 368 crimes previously (now 502, +36.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Layton 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. Layton has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Marsh Mill has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Layton and Marsh Mill?

      Layton 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 Layton 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 Layton or Marsh Mill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Layton 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.