Marsh Mill vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Marsh Mill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh Mill vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Marsh Mill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑139.8% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsh Mill
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      832
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      347
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑139.8%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh Mill
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      314 ↑153%
      5 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↑50%
      6 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      63 ↑320%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑83%
      2
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑171%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↑250%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      53 ↑231%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      63 ↑1475%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↑320%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh Mill safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Marsh Mill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 832 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsh Mill vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Marsh Mill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +139.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsh Mill and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Marsh Mill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (314 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsh Mill and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Marsh Mill recorded 165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 6. 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Marsh Mill totalled 314 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsh Mill and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh Mill recorded 347 crimes (now 832, a change of +139.8%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh Mill and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 14.6% and Samlesbury & Walton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh Mill and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Marsh Mill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsh Mill and Samlesbury & Walton. 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.