Rural West vs South Bank

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

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

      Rural West vs South Bank Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Cleveland Police
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      South Bank
      Cleveland Police
      1,951 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural West
      B South Bank
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      307
      1,951
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      349
      1,857
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↑5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural West
      B South Bank
      Violent Crime
      82 ↓29%
      424 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑21%
      322 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓52%
      89 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓50%
      78 ↑81%
      Burglary
      7 ↓50%
      149 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑40%
      247 ↑58%
      Drugs
      8 ↓11%
      74 ↓10%
      Public Order
      19 ↓5%
      109 ↓9%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      30 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓50%
      365 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑60%
      41 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural West safer than South Bank?

      Rural West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 307 crimes in the last 12 months. South Bank has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,951 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural West vs South Bank?

      Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Bank shows +5.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural West and South Bank?

      In Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In South Bank, it is Violent Crime (424 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural West and South Bank?

      Rural West recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Bank recorded 322. 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 Rural West vs South Bank?

      Violent crime in Rural West totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 424 in South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural West and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural West recorded 349 crimes (now 307, a change of -12%). South Bank recorded 1,857 crimes previously (now 1,951, +5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural West and South Bank?

      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. Rural West has a resolution rate of 100% and South Bank has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural West and South Bank?

      Rural West falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. South Bank 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 Rural West and South Bank?

      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 Rural West or South Bank on a crime map?

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

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