Branston vs Marple North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Branston Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple North Greater Manchester Police

      Branston vs Marple North Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Branston
      Staffordshire Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple North
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓83.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Branston
      B Marple North
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      596
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      588
      6
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↓83.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Branston
      B Marple North
      Violent Crime
      271 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓7%
      0
      Other Theft
      46 ↓18%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓61%
      1
      Burglary
      21 ↓22%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑28%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      15 ↑50%
      0
      Public Order
      55 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↓3%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple North is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Branston safer than Marple North?

      Branston has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 596 crimes in the last 12 months. Marple North has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Marple North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Branston vs Marple North?

      Branston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marple North shows -83.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Branston and Marple North?

      In Branston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (271 incidents). In Marple North, it is Vehicle Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Branston and Marple North?

      Branston recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marple North 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 North?

      Violent crime in Branston totalled 271 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Marple North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Branston and Marple North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Branston recorded 588 crimes (now 596, a change of +1.4%). Marple North recorded 6 crimes previously (now 1, -83.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Branston and Marple North?

      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 14.3% and Marple North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Branston and Marple North?

      Branston falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Marple North 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 North?

      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 North on a crime map?

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

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