Crime Rate in Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Marsh, Lancaster, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marsh crime rate of 6.19 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fife Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Furness Street with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Marsh has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)CrimesRank (Lancaster)
Poulton137 21,781 21,588 1
Castle143 12,065 11,555 2
Bulk116 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour102 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate103 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East91 71,124 51,070 6
Skerton West91 61,028 8908 8
Heysham North90 81,080 71,069 7
Bare38 12490 11506 10
Heysham South44 10561 10493 11
Scotforth West39 11482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead35 13394 14337 13
Scotforth East20 20402 13282 16
Heysham Central27 15319 17331 14
Ellel27 14252 19227 19
John O'Gaunt23 17354 16319 15
Overton24 16389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley20 19289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne20 18247 20194 21
Torrisholme15 21154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural13 23169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton12 25126 23132 22
Warton14 22117 24108 24
Kellet12 24106 2582 26
Silverdale7 2695 2689 25
Upper Lune Valley5 2761 2771 27

Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202532
January 202512
December 202413
November 202424
October 202415
September 202421
August 202418
July 202424
June 202462
May 202428
April 202418

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202522
January 20258
December 202418
November 202419
October 202411
September 202422
August 202424
July 202423
June 202440
May 202423
April 202423

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Marsh in March 2025

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

1. Fife Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Furness Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St George'S Quay (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Briery Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. Reynolds Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. River Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hutton Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Atherton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Cypress Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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