Marsh vs Overton - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Marsh Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Overton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh vs Overton - Lancaster Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Marsh
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,216 crimes / 12m
      ↑95.2% trend
      24% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Overton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      227 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsh
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,216
      227
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      623
      268
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑95.2%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh
      B Overton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑147%
      98 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      275 ↑38%
      58 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑82%
      10 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑14%
      15 ↑88%
      Burglary
      52 ↓20%
      4 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑71%
      9 ↓53%
      Drugs
      31 ↑55%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      85 ↑254%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      12 ↑300%
      1
      Shoplifting
      130 ↑829%
      7 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑400%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑100%
      10 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Overton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh safer than Overton - Lancaster?

      Marsh has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,216 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton - Lancaster has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 227 crimes. Overton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marsh vs Overton - Lancaster?

      Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +95.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Overton - Lancaster shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marsh and Overton - Lancaster?

      In Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Overton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsh and Overton - Lancaster?

      Marsh recorded 275 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton - Lancaster recorded 58. 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 Overton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Marsh totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Overton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marsh and Overton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh recorded 623 crimes (now 1,216, a change of +95.2%). Overton - Lancaster recorded 268 crimes previously (now 227, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh and Overton - 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. Marsh has a resolution rate of 24% and Overton - Lancaster has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh and Overton - Lancaster?

      Marsh falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Overton - 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 Marsh and Overton - 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 Marsh or Overton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsh and Overton - Lancaster. 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.