Marsden & Southfield vs Rishton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Marsden & Southfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsden & Southfield vs Rishton Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Marsden & Southfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rishton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsden & Southfield
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      652
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      579
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.8%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsden & Southfield
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      234 ↑10%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↑5%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑85%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓8%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      34 ↑79%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑16%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      27 ↑17%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      21 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑24%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rishton is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 25/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsden & Southfield safer than Rishton?

      Marsden & Southfield has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 652 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsden & Southfield vs Rishton?

      Marsden & Southfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rishton shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Marsden & Southfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (234 incidents). In Rishton, it is Violent Crime (286 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marsden & Southfield recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rishton recorded 195. 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 Marsden & Southfield vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Marsden & Southfield totalled 234 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 286 in Rishton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsden & Southfield recorded 579 crimes (now 652, a change of +12.6%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

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

      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. Marsden & Southfield has a resolution rate of 12.8% and Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsden & Southfield and Rishton?

      Marsden & Southfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rishton 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 Marsden & Southfield and Rishton?

      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 Marsden & Southfield or Rishton on a crime map?

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

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