Fence & Higham vs Marsden & Southfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Fence & Higham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Marsden & Southfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Fence & Higham vs Marsden & Southfield Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Fence & Higham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      109 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Marsden & Southfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      12.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fence & Higham
      B Marsden & Southfield
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      109
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      93
      579
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      12.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fence & Higham
      B Marsden & Southfield
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑46%
      234 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓17%
      206 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      37 ↑85%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓38%
      22 ↓8%
      Burglary
      15 ↑88%
      34 ↑79%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑0%
      52 ↑16%
      Drugs
      6
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      27 ↑17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      21 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fence & Higham is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fence & Higham safer than Marsden & Southfield?

      Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 109 crimes in the last 12 months. Marsden & Southfield has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fence & Higham vs Marsden & Southfield?

      Fence & Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marsden & Southfield shows +12.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield?

      In Fence & Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Marsden & Southfield, it is Violent Crime (234 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield?

      Fence & Higham recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marsden & Southfield recorded 206. 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 Fence & Higham vs Marsden & Southfield?

      Violent crime in Fence & Higham totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 234 in Marsden & Southfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes (now 109, a change of +17.2%). Marsden & Southfield recorded 579 crimes previously (now 652, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield?

      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. Fence & Higham has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Marsden & Southfield has 12.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield?

      Fence & Higham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Marsden & Southfield 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 Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield?

      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 Fence & Higham or Marsden & Southfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fence & Higham and Marsden & Southfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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