Buxton Rural West vs Marple South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Buxton Rural West Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Buxton Rural West vs Marple South Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Buxton Rural West
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      698 crimes / 12m
      ↑523.2% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple South
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Rural West
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      698
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      112
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑523.2%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Rural West
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      295 ↑620%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑300%
      0
      Other Theft
      31 ↑675%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑83%
      1
      Burglary
      26 ↑767%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑611%
      0
      Drugs
      26 ↑550%
      0
      Public Order
      65 ↑364%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑4100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑750%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Rural West safer than Marple South?

      Buxton Rural West has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 698 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 Buxton Rural West vs Marple South?

      Buxton Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +523.2% — 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 Buxton Rural West and Marple South?

      In Buxton Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 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 Buxton Rural West and Marple South?

      Buxton Rural West recorded 108 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 Buxton Rural West vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Buxton Rural West totalled 295 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 Buxton Rural West and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxton Rural West recorded 112 crimes (now 698, a change of +523.2%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Rural West 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. Buxton Rural West has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxton Rural West and Marple South?

      Buxton Rural West falls within the Derbyshire 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 Buxton Rural West 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 Buxton Rural West or Marple South on a crime map?

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

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