Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk vs Sharston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk vs Sharston 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 Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk safer than Sharston?
Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,289 crimes in the last 12 months. Sharston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Sharston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk vs Sharston?
Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sharston shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston?
In Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,990 incidents). In Sharston, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston?
Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk recorded 1,238 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sharston 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 Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk vs Sharston?
Violent crime in Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk totalled 1,990 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Sharston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk recorded 6,320 crimes (now 6,289, a change of -0.5%). Sharston recorded 7 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston?
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. Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Sharston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston?
Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Sharston 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 Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston?
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 Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk or Sharston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birches Hd & Central Forest Pk and Sharston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.