Marsh vs University - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Marsh Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Marsh vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Marsh
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,443 crimes / 12m
      ↑137.3% trend
      16.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marsh
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,443
      90
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      608
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑137.3%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marsh
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      468 ↑210%
      17 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      307 ↑65%
      12 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑133%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑38%
      4
      Burglary
      60 ↓8%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑74%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      33 ↑74%
      1
      Public Order
      108 ↑300%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      15 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      170 ↑1033%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑200%
      15 ↑650%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑650%
      0
      Other Crime
      33 ↑83%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marsh safer than University - Lancaster?

      Marsh has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,443 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 90 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +137.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (468 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marsh recorded 307 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 12. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Marsh totalled 468 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marsh recorded 608 crimes (now 1,443, a change of +137.3%). University - Lancaster recorded 89 crimes previously (now 90, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh and University - 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 16.9% and University - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marsh and University - Lancaster?

      Marsh falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - 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 University - 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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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