Hartshill & Basford vs Gatley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hartshill & Basford Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Gatley Greater Manchester Police

      Hartshill & Basford vs Gatley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hartshill & Basford
      Staffordshire Police
      5,382 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.5% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Gatley
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓83.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hartshill & Basford
      B Gatley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,382
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,465
      6
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.5%
      ↓83.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hartshill & Basford
      B Gatley
      Violent Crime
      1,944 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      803 ↑32%
      0
      Other Theft
      322 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      226 ↑55%
      1
      Burglary
      224 ↑10%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      443 ↑24%
      0
      Drugs
      247 ↑59%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      505 ↑16%
      0
      Robbery
      64 ↑2%
      0
      Shoplifting
      309 ↑67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      75 ↑47%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↑6%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      108 ↑10%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Gatley is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hartshill & Basford safer than Gatley?

      Hartshill & Basford has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,382 crimes in the last 12 months. Gatley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Gatley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hartshill & Basford vs Gatley?

      Hartshill & Basford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gatley shows -83.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hartshill & Basford and Gatley?

      In Hartshill & Basford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,944 incidents). In Gatley, it is Vehicle Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hartshill & Basford and Gatley?

      Hartshill & Basford recorded 803 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gatley 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 Hartshill & Basford vs Gatley?

      Violent crime in Hartshill & Basford totalled 1,944 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Gatley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hartshill & Basford and Gatley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hartshill & Basford recorded 4,465 crimes (now 5,382, a change of +20.5%). Gatley recorded 6 crimes previously (now 1, -83.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hartshill & Basford and Gatley?

      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. Hartshill & Basford has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Gatley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hartshill & Basford and Gatley?

      Hartshill & Basford falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Gatley 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 Hartshill & Basford and Gatley?

      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 Hartshill & Basford or Gatley on a crime map?

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

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