Branston vs Bramhall South and Woodford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Branston Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Bramhall South and Woodford Greater Manchester Police

      Branston vs Bramhall South and Woodford Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Branston
      Staffordshire Police
      563 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Bramhall South and Woodford
      Greater Manchester Police
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Branston
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      563
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      663
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Branston
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Violent Crime
      247 ↓11%
      11 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓33%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓32%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓56%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      20 ↓41%
      1 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑43%
      1 ↑0%
      Drugs
      12 ↑0%
      2
      Public Order
      56 ↑10%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑58%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bramhall South and Woodford is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Branston safer than Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Branston has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 crimes in the last 12 months. Bramhall South and Woodford has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Bramhall South and Woodford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Branston vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Branston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bramhall South and Woodford shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Branston and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      In Branston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Bramhall South and Woodford, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Branston and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Branston recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 3. 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 Branston vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Violent crime in Branston totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Bramhall South and Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Branston and Bramhall South and Woodford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Branston recorded 663 crimes (now 563, a change of -15.1%). Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 28 crimes previously (now 25, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Branston and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      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. Branston has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Bramhall South and Woodford has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Branston and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Branston falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Bramhall South and Woodford 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 Branston and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      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 Branston or Bramhall South and Woodford on a crime map?

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

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