Town Centre vs Shaw Heath
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Town Centre vs Shaw Heath Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town Centre safer than Shaw Heath?
Town Centre has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 8 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw Heath has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Town Centre vs Shaw Heath?
Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -87.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaw Heath shows -86.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Town Centre and Shaw Heath?
In Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (6 incidents). In Shaw Heath, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town Centre and Shaw Heath?
Town Centre recorded 0 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 Town Centre vs Shaw Heath?
Violent crime in Town Centre totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Shaw Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Town Centre and Shaw Heath in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town Centre recorded 64 crimes (now 8, a change of -87.5%). Shaw Heath recorded 65 crimes previously (now 9, -86.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town Centre 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. Town Centre has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Shaw Heath has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Town Centre and Shaw Heath?
Town Centre falls within the Greater Manchester Police 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 Town Centre 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 Town Centre or Shaw Heath on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Town Centre and Shaw Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.