Biddulph Town vs Marple South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Biddulph Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Biddulph Town vs Marple South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Biddulph Town
      Staffordshire Police
      1,278 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple South
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biddulph Town
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,278
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,341
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biddulph Town
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      519 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      297 ↑62%
      0
      Other Theft
      40 ↓30%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓30%
      1
      Burglary
      55 ↑6%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      122 ↓4%
      0
      Drugs
      18 ↑20%
      0
      Public Order
      96 ↓24%
      0
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      0
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓66%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      0
      Other Crime
      29 ↑81%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biddulph Town safer than Marple South?

      Biddulph Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,278 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 Biddulph Town vs Marple South?

      Biddulph Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — 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 Biddulph Town and Marple South?

      In Biddulph Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (519 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 Biddulph Town and Marple South?

      Biddulph Town recorded 297 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 Biddulph Town vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Biddulph Town totalled 519 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 Biddulph Town and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biddulph Town recorded 1,341 crimes (now 1,278, a change of -4.7%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddulph Town 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. Biddulph Town has a resolution rate of 12.3% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biddulph Town and Marple South?

      Biddulph Town 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 Biddulph Town 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 Biddulph Town or Marple South on a crime map?

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

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