Whittington and Barrow Hill vs Marple South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Whittington and Barrow Hill Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Whittington and Barrow Hill vs Marple South Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      893 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.7% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple South
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whittington and Barrow Hill
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      893
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,099
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.7%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whittington and Barrow Hill
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      424 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      163 ↓14%
      0
      Other Theft
      41 ↓52%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓45%
      1
      Burglary
      41 ↓24%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓21%
      0
      Drugs
      19 ↓24%
      0
      Public Order
      60 ↓33%
      0
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑22%
      0
      Other Crime
      15 ↓42%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whittington and Barrow Hill safer than Marple South?

      Whittington and Barrow Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 893 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill vs Marple South?

      Whittington and Barrow Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill and Marple South?

      In Whittington and Barrow Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (424 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill and Marple South?

      Whittington and Barrow Hill recorded 163 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Whittington and Barrow Hill totalled 424 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whittington and Barrow Hill recorded 1,099 crimes (now 893, a change of -18.7%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whittington and Barrow Hill 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. Whittington and Barrow Hill has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whittington and Barrow Hill and Marple South?

      Whittington and Barrow Hill 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill or Marple South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whittington and Barrow Hill 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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