Marsh vs Norbreck

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Marsh Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Norbreck Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh vs Norbreck Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Marsh
      Lancashire Constabulary
      832 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.8% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Norbreck
      Lancashire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.3% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsh
      B Norbreck
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      832
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      641
      464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.8%
      ↑51.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh
      B Norbreck
      Violent Crime
      249 ↑44%
      260 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      216 ↑13%
      193 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑25%
      40 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓24%
      49 ↑20%
      Burglary
      48 ↓28%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑25%
      50 ↑39%
      Drugs
      15 ↓17%
      12 ↑50%
      Public Order
      57 ↑111%
      33 ↑136%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      62 ↑343%
      16 ↑433%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑9%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑77%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh safer than Norbreck?

      Marsh has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 832 crimes in the last 12 months. Norbreck has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 702 crimes. Norbreck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsh vs Norbreck?

      Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norbreck shows +51.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsh and Norbreck?

      In Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Norbreck, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsh and Norbreck?

      Marsh recorded 216 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norbreck recorded 193. 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 vs Norbreck?

      Violent crime in Marsh totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Norbreck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsh and Norbreck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh recorded 641 crimes (now 832, a change of +29.8%). Norbreck recorded 464 crimes previously (now 702, +51.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh and Norbreck?

      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 has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Norbreck has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh and Norbreck?

      Marsh falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Norbreck 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 and Norbreck?

      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 or Norbreck on a crime map?

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

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