Peterborough City Centre vs Marple South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Peterborough City Centre Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Peterborough City Centre vs Marple South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Peterborough City Centre
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      5,366 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.5% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple South
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterborough City Centre
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,366
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,792
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.5%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterborough City Centre
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      1,755 ↑53%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      897 ↑33%
      0
      Other Theft
      269 ↑39%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      181 ↑30%
      1
      Burglary
      137 ↑108%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      312 ↑46%
      0
      Drugs
      208 ↑58%
      0
      Public Order
      474 ↑27%
      0
      Robbery
      86 ↑37%
      0
      Shoplifting
      618 ↑51%
      0
      Theft from Person
      80 ↓9%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      124 ↑2%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      109 ↑31%
      0
      Other Crime
      116 ↑33%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterborough City Centre safer than Marple South?

      Peterborough City Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,366 crimes in the last 12 months. Marple South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Marple South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterborough City Centre vs Marple South?

      Peterborough City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marple South shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peterborough City Centre and Marple South?

      In Peterborough City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,755 incidents). In Marple South, it is Vehicle Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peterborough City Centre and Marple South?

      Peterborough City Centre recorded 897 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marple South recorded 0. 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 Peterborough City Centre vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Peterborough City Centre totalled 1,755 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Marple South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peterborough City Centre and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterborough City Centre recorded 3,792 crimes (now 5,366, a change of +41.5%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterborough City Centre and Marple South?

      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. Peterborough City Centre has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterborough City Centre and Marple South?

      Peterborough City Centre falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Marple South is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Peterborough City Centre and Marple South?

      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 Peterborough City Centre or Marple South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterborough City Centre and Marple South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.