Burntwood vs Marple South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Burntwood Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Burntwood vs Marple South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Burntwood
      Staffordshire Police
      1,184 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.4% trend
      18.6% 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 Burntwood
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,184
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,017
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.4%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burntwood
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      543 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑19%
      0
      Other Theft
      58 ↑18%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      89 ↑39%
      1
      Burglary
      37 ↑16%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↑3%
      0
      Drugs
      28 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      91 ↓13%
      0
      Robbery
      16 ↑433%
      0
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓57%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↓9%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burntwood safer than Marple South?

      Burntwood has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,184 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 Burntwood vs Marple South?

      Burntwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Burntwood and Marple South?

      In Burntwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (543 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 Burntwood and Marple South?

      Burntwood recorded 166 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 Burntwood vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Burntwood totalled 543 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 Burntwood and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burntwood recorded 1,017 crimes (now 1,184, a change of +16.4%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burntwood 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. Burntwood has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burntwood and Marple South?

      Burntwood 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 Burntwood 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 Burntwood or Marple South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burntwood 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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