Marton East vs Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Marton East Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Rural West Cleveland Police

      Marton East vs Rural West Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Marton East
      Cleveland Police
      1,140 crimes / 12m
      ↑144.6% trend
      38.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Cleveland Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marton East
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,140
      217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      466
      388
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑144.6%
      ↓44.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marton East
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      383 ↑152%
      60 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑61%
      54 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑180%
      11 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑125%
      8 ↓73%
      Burglary
      42 ↑8%
      7 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↑303%
      29 ↓42%
      Drugs
      33 ↑313%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      82 ↑204%
      15 ↓35%
      Robbery
      14 ↑1300%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑400%
      7 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑125%
      12 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marton East safer than Rural West?

      Marton East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,140 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 217 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marton East vs Rural West?

      Marton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +144.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -44.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marton East and Rural West?

      In Marton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (383 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marton East and Rural West?

      Marton East recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 54. 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 Marton East vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Marton East totalled 383 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marton East and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marton East recorded 466 crimes (now 1,140, a change of +144.6%). Rural West recorded 388 crimes previously (now 217, -44.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marton East and Rural West?

      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. Marton East has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marton East and Rural West?

      Marton East falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Rural West is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Marton East and Rural West?

      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 Marton East or Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marton East and Rural West. 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.