Crime Rate in Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Marsh, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marsh crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marsh, encompassing approximately 12,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Marsh Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hill Side with total crimes: 4
  • Fife Street with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Marsh?

To understand the safety of Marsh, we need to analyze Marsh crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Marsh reported a higher crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 902 crimes compared to 624. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Marsh witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Marsh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lancaster average, with 699 crimes compared to 550. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Marsh witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lancaster, Marsh has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Marsh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Marsh has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 ranking 9th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Marsh crimes were 902. The crime rate of Marsh in 2024 was 74.44 (year) or 6.20 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marsh were around 699 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.69 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marsh)CrimesRank (Marsh)CrimesRank (Marsh)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk97 41,577 31,263 3
Harbour105 31,199 41,230 4
Westgate68 81,097 61,084 5
Skerton East90 51,124 51,070 6
Skerton West78 61,028 8908 8
Heysham North76 71,080 71,069 7
Bare36 14490 11506 10
Heysham South50 11561 10493 11
Heysham Central53 10319 17331 14
Scotforth West29 15482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead43 12394 14337 13
Scotforth East29 16402 13282 16
John O'Gaunt40 13354 16319 15
Overton22 19389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley28 17289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne24 18247 20194 21
Ellel19 21252 19227 19
Torrisholme17 22154 22214 20
Halton-with-Aughton19 20126 23132 22
University & Scotforth Rural15 23169 21125 23
Warton11 24117 24108 24
Silverdale9 2595 2689 25
Kellet6 27106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley8 2661 2771 27

Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202522
April 202531
March 202529
February 202532
January 202512
December 202413
November 202424
October 202415
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 202511
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202522
January 20258
December 202418
November 202419
October 202411
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Marsh in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marsh postcode area is presented below.

1. Hill Side (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Fife Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Castle Park (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Atherton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lime Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Paragon Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. West Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Castle Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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