Normanton vs Marple Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Normanton Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple Bridge Greater Manchester Police

      Normanton vs Marple Bridge Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Normanton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      3,611 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.1% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple Bridge
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Normanton
      B Marple Bridge
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,611
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,270
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑59.1%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Normanton
      B Marple Bridge
      Violent Crime
      1,577 ↑65%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      521 ↑55%
      0
      Other Theft
      227 ↑49%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↑64%
      0
      Burglary
      75 ↑114%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      253 ↑43%
      0
      Drugs
      171 ↑49%
      0
      Public Order
      349 ↑52%
      0
      Robbery
      46 ↑84%
      0
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑68%
      0
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑73%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑44%
      0
      Other Crime
      96 ↑60%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Normanton safer than Marple Bridge?

      Normanton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,611 crimes in the last 12 months. Marple Bridge has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Marple Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Normanton vs Marple Bridge?

      Normanton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +59.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marple Bridge shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Normanton and Marple Bridge?

      In Normanton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,577 incidents). In Marple Bridge, it is Theft from Person (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Normanton and Marple Bridge?

      Normanton recorded 521 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marple Bridge 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 Normanton vs Marple Bridge?

      Violent crime in Normanton totalled 1,577 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Marple Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Normanton and Marple Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Normanton recorded 2,270 crimes (now 3,611, a change of +59.1%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Normanton and Marple Bridge?

      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. Normanton has a resolution rate of 16.4% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Normanton and Marple Bridge?

      Normanton falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Marple Bridge 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 Normanton and Marple Bridge?

      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 Normanton or Marple Bridge on a crime map?

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

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