Rotherham Central vs Marple South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Rotherham Central South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Rotherham Central vs Marple South Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      9,479 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple South
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherham Central
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      9,479
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,602
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherham Central
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      3,299 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,393 ↓24%
      0
      Other Theft
      528 ↓28%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      396 ↓20%
      1
      Burglary
      404 ↓25%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      606 ↓29%
      0
      Drugs
      251 ↓31%
      0
      Public Order
      847 ↓17%
      0
      Robbery
      176 ↑32%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,065 ↑32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      53 ↓22%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓12%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      139 ↓14%
      0
      Other Crime
      286 ↓32%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherham Central safer than Marple South?

      Rotherham Central has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,479 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 Rotherham Central vs Marple South?

      Rotherham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Rotherham Central and Marple South?

      In Rotherham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,299 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 Rotherham Central and Marple South?

      Rotherham Central recorded 1,393 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 Rotherham Central vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Rotherham Central totalled 3,299 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 Rotherham Central and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherham Central recorded 11,602 crimes (now 9,479, a change of -18.3%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherham Central 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. Rotherham Central has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherham Central and Marple South?

      Rotherham Central falls within the South Yorkshire 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 Rotherham Central 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 Rotherham Central or Marple South on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.