Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Marple South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Marple South Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abbey Hulton & Townsend safer than Marple South?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,024 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Marple South?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4% — 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Marple South?
In Abbey Hulton & Townsend, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (890 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Marple South?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend recorded 321 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Marple South?
Violent crime in Abbey Hulton & Townsend totalled 890 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Marple South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Hulton & Townsend recorded 1,947 crimes (now 2,024, a change of +4%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Hulton & Townsend 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. Abbey Hulton & Townsend 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Marple South?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend falls within the Staffordshire 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend or Marple South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Marple South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.