Marsden & Southfield vs Torrisholme - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Marsden & Southfield Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Torrisholme - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsden & Southfield vs Torrisholme - Lancaster 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
      42/100
      Below Average
      Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      436 crimes / 12m
      ↑159.5% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsden & Southfield
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      652
      436
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      579
      168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↑159.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.8%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsden & Southfield
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      234 ↑10%
      161 ↑222%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↑5%
      108 ↑93%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑85%
      25 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓8%
      13 ↑550%
      Burglary
      34 ↑79%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑16%
      39 ↑225%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      18 ↑1700%
      Public Order
      27 ↑17%
      18 ↑350%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      24
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑24%
      12 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsden & Southfield safer than Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Marsden & Southfield has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 652 crimes in the last 12 months. Torrisholme - Lancaster has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 436 crimes. Torrisholme - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsden & Southfield vs Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Marsden & Southfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Torrisholme - Lancaster shows +159.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsden & Southfield and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      In Marsden & Southfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (234 incidents). In Torrisholme - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (161 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marsden & Southfield recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torrisholme - Lancaster recorded 108. 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 Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Marsden & Southfield totalled 234 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Torrisholme - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsden & Southfield and Torrisholme - Lancaster 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%). Torrisholme - Lancaster recorded 168 crimes previously (now 436, +159.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsden & Southfield and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      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 Torrisholme - Lancaster has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsden & Southfield and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Marsden & Southfield falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Torrisholme - Lancaster 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 Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      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 Torrisholme - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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