Marton vs Roe Lee

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Marton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Roe Lee Lancashire Constabulary

      Marton vs Roe Lee Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Marton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,253 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Roe Lee
      Lancashire Constabulary
      786 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marton
      B Roe Lee
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,253
      786
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      914
      882
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.1%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marton
      B Roe Lee
      Violent Crime
      538 ↑78%
      247 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      319 ↑14%
      167 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓25%
      44 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓26%
      99 ↓59%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      31 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑9%
      76 ↑21%
      Drugs
      26 ↑63%
      24 ↑50%
      Public Order
      64 ↑137%
      26 ↓32%
      Robbery
      5 ↓29%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      64 ↑121%
      34 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑53%
      20 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Roe Lee is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marton safer than Roe Lee?

      Marton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,253 crimes in the last 12 months. Roe Lee has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 786 crimes. Roe Lee scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marton vs Roe Lee?

      Marton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roe Lee shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marton and Roe Lee?

      In Marton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (538 incidents). In Roe Lee, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marton and Roe Lee?

      Marton recorded 319 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roe Lee recorded 167. 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 Marton vs Roe Lee?

      Violent crime in Marton totalled 538 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Roe Lee. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marton and Roe Lee in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marton recorded 914 crimes (now 1,253, a change of +37.1%). Roe Lee recorded 882 crimes previously (now 786, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marton and Roe Lee?

      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. Marton has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Roe Lee has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marton and Roe Lee?

      Marton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Roe Lee 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 Marton and Roe Lee?

      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 Marton or Roe Lee on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marton and Roe Lee. 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.