Marsh Mill vs Stanley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Marsh Mill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh Mill vs Stanley Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Marsh Mill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      502 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.4% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsh Mill
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      502
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      368
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.4%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh Mill
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      192 ↑47%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↓12%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑169%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑114%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      13 ↑8%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑25%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      23 ↑35%
      22 ↑57%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑417%
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh Mill safer than Stanley?

      Marsh Mill has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 502 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Stanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsh Mill vs Stanley?

      Marsh Mill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsh Mill and Stanley?

      In Marsh Mill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsh Mill and Stanley?

      Marsh Mill recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 Stanley?

      Violent crime in Marsh Mill totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsh Mill and Stanley 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%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh Mill and Stanley?

      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 Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh Mill and Stanley?

      Marsh Mill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Stanley 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 Stanley?

      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 Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsh Mill and Stanley. 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.