Bestwood vs Marple South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bestwood 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 Bestwood safer than Marple South?
Bestwood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,719 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 Bestwood vs Marple South?
Bestwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.1% — 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 Bestwood and Marple South?
In Bestwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,019 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 Bestwood and Marple South?
Bestwood recorded 482 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 Bestwood vs Marple South?
Violent crime in Bestwood totalled 1,019 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 Bestwood and Marple South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bestwood recorded 2,209 crimes (now 2,719, a change of +23.1%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bestwood 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. Bestwood has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bestwood and Marple South?
Bestwood falls within the Nottinghamshire 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 Bestwood 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 Bestwood or Marple South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bestwood and Marple South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.