West Bridgford vs Shaw Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    West Bridgford Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Shaw Heath Greater Manchester Police

      West Bridgford vs Shaw Heath Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Bridgford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,893 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Shaw Heath
      Greater Manchester Police
      6 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Bridgford
      B Shaw Heath
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,893
      6
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,974
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Bridgford
      B Shaw Heath
      Violent Crime
      711 ↑0%
      4
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↓29%
      0
      Other Theft
      246 ↑3%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      113 ↑26%
      0
      Burglary
      81 ↓27%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      187 ↓6%
      0
      Drugs
      111 ↓31%
      1
      Public Order
      165 ↑13%
      0
      Robbery
      34 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      701 ↑12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑83%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      45 ↓37%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      80 ↑74%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Bridgford safer than Shaw Heath?

      West Bridgford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,893 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaw Heath has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 6 crimes. Shaw Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Bridgford vs Shaw Heath?

      West Bridgford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaw Heath shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Bridgford and Shaw Heath?

      In West Bridgford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (711 incidents). In Shaw Heath, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Bridgford and Shaw Heath?

      West Bridgford recorded 358 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 West Bridgford vs Shaw Heath?

      Violent crime in West Bridgford totalled 711 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Shaw Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Bridgford and Shaw Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Bridgford recorded 2,974 crimes (now 2,893, a change of -2.7%). Shaw Heath recorded 0 crimes previously (now 6, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Bridgford 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. West Bridgford has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Shaw Heath has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Bridgford and Shaw Heath?

      West Bridgford falls within the Nottinghamshire 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 West Bridgford 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 West Bridgford or Shaw Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Bridgford and Shaw Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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