Whaley Bridge vs Marple Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Whaley Bridge vs Marple Bridge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whaley Bridge safer than Marple Bridge?
Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 304 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 Whaley Bridge vs Marple Bridge?
Whaley Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Whaley Bridge and Marple Bridge?
In Whaley Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 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 Whaley Bridge and Marple Bridge?
Whaley Bridge recorded 38 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 Whaley Bridge vs Marple Bridge?
Violent crime in Whaley Bridge totalled 129 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 Whaley Bridge and Marple Bridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whaley Bridge recorded 332 crimes (now 304, a change of -8.4%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whaley Bridge 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. Whaley Bridge has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Whaley Bridge and Marple Bridge?
Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge or Marple Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whaley Bridge and Marple Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.