Heath vs Marple Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Heath Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple Bridge Greater Manchester Police

      Heath vs Marple Bridge Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Heath
      Staffordshire Police
      519 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.7% trend
      14% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple Bridge
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heath
      B Marple Bridge
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      519
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      349
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.7%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heath
      B Marple Bridge
      Violent Crime
      229 ↑26%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↑76%
      0
      Other Theft
      35 ↑67%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑31%
      0
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑21%
      0
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      0
      Public Order
      48 ↑85%
      0
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑220%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heath safer than Marple Bridge?

      Heath has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 519 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 Heath vs Marple Bridge?

      Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Heath and Marple Bridge?

      In Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (229 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 Heath and Marple Bridge?

      Heath recorded 88 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 Heath vs Marple Bridge?

      Violent crime in Heath totalled 229 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 Heath and Marple Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heath recorded 349 crimes (now 519, a change of +48.7%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heath 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. Heath has a resolution rate of 14% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heath and Marple Bridge?

      Heath 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 Heath 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 Heath or Marple Bridge on a crime map?

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

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