Crime Rate in Marsden & Southfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marsden & Southfield

The total recorded crimes in Marsden & Southfield, Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marsden & Southfield crime rate of 3.82 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 Marsden & Southfield, encompassing approximately 29,022 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Marsden & Southfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newfield Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Larch Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wickworth Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Marsden & Southfield?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Marsden & Southfield reported a higher crime volume than the Pendle average, with 1,150 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Marsden & Southfield witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Marsden & Southfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pendle average, with 994 crimes compared to 780. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Marsden & Southfield witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pendle, Marsden & Southfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Marsden & Southfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marsden & Southfield has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 5th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Marsden & Southfield crimes were 1,150. The crime rate of Marsden & Southfield in 2024 was 39.62 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marsden & Southfield were around 994 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.25 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marsden & Southfield)CrimesRank (Marsden & Southfield)CrimesRank (Marsden & Southfield)
Waterside & Horsfield146 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 31,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge116 41,445 21,150 2
Bradley142 21,318 41,112 4
Brierfield West & Reedley103 6956 6869 6
Brierfield East & Clover Hill80 7871 7711 7
Earby & Coates74 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick43 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge30 11495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside40 10530 10433 11
Fence & Higham14 12134 12122 12

Marsden & Southfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (66 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 423 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202537
March 202520
February 202527
January 202527
December 202425
November 202433
October 202437
September 202426
August 202430
July 202442
June 202466
May 202424

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202540
March 202545
February 202524
January 202527
December 202432
November 202432
October 202438
September 202432
August 202424
July 202440
June 202460
May 202433

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Marsden & Southfield in May 2025

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

1. Newfield Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Larch Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wickworth Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tavistock Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Belgrave Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Whitehall Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Roberts Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Edith Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Southfield Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Barkerhouse Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

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