Marton vs St Matthew's - Preston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Marton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St Matthew's - Preston Lancashire Constabulary

      Marton vs St Matthew's - Preston Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Marton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,253 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Matthew's - Preston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      3,382 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.2% trend
      29.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marton
      B St Matthew's - Preston
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,253
      3,382
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      914
      2,208
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.1%
      ↑53.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marton
      B St Matthew's - Preston
      Violent Crime
      538 ↑78%
      1,119 ↑61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      319 ↑14%
      831 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓25%
      166 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓26%
      161 ↑33%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      101 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑9%
      237 ↑63%
      Drugs
      26 ↑63%
      157 ↑175%
      Public Order
      64 ↑137%
      196 ↑81%
      Robbery
      5 ↓29%
      47 ↑42%
      Shoplifting
      64 ↑121%
      189 ↑226%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      21 ↑163%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      28 ↑115%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      48 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑53%
      81 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marton safer than St Matthew's - Preston?

      Marton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,253 crimes in the last 12 months. St Matthew's - Preston has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,382 crimes. St Matthew's - Preston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marton vs St Matthew's - Preston?

      Marton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Matthew's - Preston shows +53.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marton and St Matthew's - Preston?

      In Marton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (538 incidents). In St Matthew's - Preston, it is Violent Crime (1,119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marton and St Matthew's - Preston?

      Marton recorded 319 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Matthew's - Preston recorded 831. 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 St Matthew's - Preston?

      Violent crime in Marton totalled 538 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,119 in St Matthew's - Preston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marton and St Matthew's - Preston 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%). St Matthew's - Preston recorded 2,208 crimes previously (now 3,382, +53.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marton and St Matthew's - Preston?

      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 St Matthew's - Preston has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marton and St Matthew's - Preston?

      Marton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Matthew's - Preston 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 St Matthew's - Preston?

      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 St Matthew's - Preston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marton and St Matthew's - Preston. 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.