Burton Urban vs Marple South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Burton Urban Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple South Greater Manchester Police

      Burton Urban vs Marple South Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Burton Urban
      Staffordshire Police
      2,690 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.2% trend
      19.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple South
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burton Urban
      B Marple South
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,690
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,533
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.2%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burton Urban
      B Marple South
      Violent Crime
      1,234 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      363 ↑42%
      0
      Other Theft
      141 ↑1%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      87 ↓9%
      1
      Burglary
      55 ↓31%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      180 ↑1%
      0
      Drugs
      133 ↑96%
      0
      Public Order
      224 ↓10%
      0
      Robbery
      30 ↑11%
      0
      Shoplifting
      141 ↓20%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑5%
      0
      Other Crime
      55 ↓11%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple South is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burton Urban safer than Marple South?

      Burton Urban has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,690 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 Burton Urban vs Marple South?

      Burton Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.2% — 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 Burton Urban and Marple South?

      In Burton Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,234 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 Burton Urban and Marple South?

      Burton Urban recorded 363 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 Burton Urban vs Marple South?

      Violent crime in Burton Urban totalled 1,234 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 Burton Urban and Marple South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burton Urban recorded 2,533 crimes (now 2,690, a change of +6.2%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton Urban 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. Burton Urban has a resolution rate of 19.1% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burton Urban and Marple South?

      Burton Urban 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 Burton Urban 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 Burton Urban or Marple South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burton Urban 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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