Branston vs Marple Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Branston vs Marple Bridge 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 Branston safer than Marple Bridge?
Branston has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 crimes in the last 12 months. Marple Bridge has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Marple Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Branston vs Marple Bridge?
Branston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marple Bridge shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Branston and Marple Bridge?
In Branston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (247 incidents). In Marple Bridge, it is Theft from Person (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Branston and Marple Bridge?
Branston recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marple Bridge 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 Branston vs Marple Bridge?
Violent crime in Branston totalled 247 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Marple Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Branston and Marple Bridge 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%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Branston and Marple Bridge?
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 Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Branston and Marple Bridge?
Branston falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Marple Bridge 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 Marple Bridge?
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 Marple Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Branston and Marple Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.