Marsh vs Wensley Fold
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Marsh vs Wensley Fold Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marsh safer than Wensley Fold?
Marsh has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 832 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Marsh vs Wensley Fold?
Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Marsh and Wensley Fold?
In Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marsh and Wensley Fold?
Marsh recorded 216 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Wensley Fold?
Violent crime in Marsh totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Marsh and Wensley Fold 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%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marsh and Wensley Fold?
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 Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Marsh and Wensley Fold?
Marsh falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold?
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 Wensley Fold on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marsh and Wensley Fold. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.