Marsh Mill vs Preston Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Marsh Mill vs Preston Rural North 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 Marsh Mill safer than Preston Rural North?
Marsh Mill has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 502 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Preston Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Marsh Mill vs Preston Rural North?
Marsh Mill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North?
In Marsh Mill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North?
Marsh Mill recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 132. 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 Marsh Mill vs Preston Rural North?
Violent crime in Marsh Mill totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh Mill recorded 368 crimes (now 502, a change of +36.4%). Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes previously (now 389, -0.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North?
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. Marsh Mill has a resolution rate of 26% and Preston Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North?
Marsh Mill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North?
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 Marsh Mill or Preston Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsh Mill and Preston Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.