Middlecroft and Poolsbrook vs Shaw Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Shaw Heath Greater Manchester Police

      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook vs Shaw Heath Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Shaw Heath
      Greater Manchester Police
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
      B Shaw Heath
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      827
      6
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      873
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
      B Shaw Heath
      Violent Crime
      352 ↑5%
      4
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      130 ↓27%
      0
      Other Theft
      40 ↑0%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑12%
      0
      Burglary
      15 ↑0%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑5%
      0
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      1
      Public Order
      81 ↓6%
      0
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Shoplifting
      70 ↓21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓57%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Shaw Heath is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middlecroft and Poolsbrook safer than Shaw Heath?

      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw Heath has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Shaw Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook vs Shaw Heath?

      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaw Heath shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook and Shaw Heath?

      In Middlecroft and Poolsbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Shaw Heath, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middlecroft and Poolsbrook and Shaw Heath?

      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook recorded 130 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaw Heath 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook vs Shaw Heath?

      Violent crime in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Shaw Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook and Shaw Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middlecroft and Poolsbrook recorded 873 crimes (now 827, a change of -5.3%). Shaw Heath recorded 0 crimes previously (now 6, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook and Shaw Heath?

      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. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Shaw Heath has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middlecroft and Poolsbrook and Shaw Heath?

      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Shaw Heath 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook and Shaw Heath?

      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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook or Shaw Heath on a crime map?

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

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