Crime Rate in Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Marsh, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marsh crime rate of 5.69 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Reynolds Street with total crimes: 3
  • Abram Close 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 May 2025 the Marsh has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.69 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marsh)CrimesRank (Marsh)CrimesRank (Marsh)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
Castle163 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk142 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour90 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate97 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East79 61,124 51,070 6
Heysham North74 71,080 71,069 7
Skerton West71 81,028 8908 8
Bare35 13490 11506 10
Heysham South49 10561 10493 11
Carnforth & Millhead39 11394 14337 13
Scotforth West34 14482 12385 12
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
Lower Lune Valley19 20289 18238 18
Bolton & Slyne22 19247 20194 21
Torrisholme10 23154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural11 22169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton18 21126 23132 22
Warton10 24117 24108 24
Silverdale1 2795 2689 25
Kellet8 25106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley7 2661 2771 27

Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202531
March 202529
February 202532
January 202512
December 202413
November 202424
October 202415
September 202421
August 202418
July 202424
June 202462
May 202428

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202522
January 20258
December 202418
November 202419
October 202411
September 202422
August 202424
July 202423
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Marsh in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Reynolds Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Abram Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. West Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
5. Castle Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
6. China Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Furness Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Briery Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hutton Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Quay Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1

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