Wirksworth and Middleton vs Marple Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple Bridge Greater Manchester Police

      Wirksworth and Middleton vs Marple Bridge Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↓25% trend
      4.2% 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 Wirksworth and Middleton
      B Marple Bridge
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      261
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wirksworth and Middleton
      B Marple Bridge
      Violent Crime
      105 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓21%
      0
      Other Theft
      12 ↓40%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      0
      Burglary
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓29%
      0
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Public Order
      36 ↓5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓58%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wirksworth and Middleton safer than Marple Bridge?

      Wirksworth and Middleton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 261 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 Wirksworth and Middleton vs Marple Bridge?

      Wirksworth and Middleton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25% — 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 Wirksworth and Middleton and Marple Bridge?

      In Wirksworth and Middleton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 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 Wirksworth and Middleton and Marple Bridge?

      Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 41 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 Wirksworth and Middleton vs Marple Bridge?

      Violent crime in Wirksworth and Middleton totalled 105 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 Wirksworth and Middleton and Marple Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 348 crimes (now 261, a change of -25%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wirksworth and Middleton 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. Wirksworth and Middleton has a resolution rate of 4.2% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wirksworth and Middleton and Marple Bridge?

      Wirksworth and Middleton 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 Wirksworth and Middleton 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 Wirksworth and Middleton or Marple Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wirksworth and Middleton 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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