Oakham Town and Barleythorpe vs Marple Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple Bridge Greater Manchester Police

      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe vs Marple Bridge Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Leicestershire Police
      771 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple Bridge
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      B Marple Bridge
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      771
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      804
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      B Marple Bridge
      Violent Crime
      279 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑3%
      0
      Other Theft
      53 ↑15%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓9%
      0
      Burglary
      20 ↓41%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓3%
      0
      Drugs
      22 ↓21%
      0
      Public Order
      59 ↓24%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑43%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓64%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oakham Town and Barleythorpe safer than Marple Bridge?

      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 771 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe vs Marple Bridge?

      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe and Marple Bridge?

      In Oakham Town and Barleythorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe and Marple Bridge?

      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 134 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe vs Marple Bridge?

      Violent crime in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe totalled 279 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe and Marple Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 804 crimes (now 771, a change of -4.1%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe 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. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oakham Town and Barleythorpe and Marple Bridge?

      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe falls within the Leicestershire Police 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe 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 Oakham Town and Barleythorpe or Marple Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oakham Town and Barleythorpe 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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