Wicksteed vs Marple South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wicksteed vs Marple South 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 Wicksteed safer than Marple South?
Wicksteed has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,325 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 Wicksteed vs Marple South?
Wicksteed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Wicksteed and Marple South?
In Wicksteed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (481 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 Wicksteed and Marple South?
Wicksteed recorded 291 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 Wicksteed vs Marple South?
Violent crime in Wicksteed totalled 481 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 Wicksteed and Marple South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wicksteed recorded 1,220 crimes (now 1,325, a change of +8.6%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wicksteed 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. Wicksteed has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wicksteed and Marple South?
Wicksteed falls within the Northamptonshire Police 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 Wicksteed 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 Wicksteed or Marple South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wicksteed and Marple South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.