Marl vs Douglas

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Marl North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Douglas Greater Manchester Police

      Marl vs Douglas Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Marl
      North Wales Police
      521 crimes / 12m
      ↑74.3% trend
      12.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Douglas
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marl
      B Douglas
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      521
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      299
      45
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74.3%
      ↓77.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marl
      B Douglas
      Violent Crime
      188 ↑68%
      10 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↑105%
      0
      Other Theft
      26 ↑53%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      7 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      41 ↑242%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑700%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑140%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Douglas is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marl safer than Douglas?

      Marl has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. Douglas has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Douglas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marl vs Douglas?

      Marl shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Douglas shows -77.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marl and Douglas?

      In Marl, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (188 incidents). In Douglas, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marl and Douglas?

      Marl recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Douglas recorded 0. 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 Marl vs Douglas?

      Violent crime in Marl totalled 188 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Douglas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marl and Douglas in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marl recorded 299 crimes (now 521, a change of +74.3%). Douglas recorded 45 crimes previously (now 10, -77.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marl and Douglas?

      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. Marl has a resolution rate of 12.2% and Douglas has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marl and Douglas?

      Marl falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Douglas is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Marl and Douglas?

      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 Marl or Douglas on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marl and Douglas. 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.