Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Longton South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Forsbrook & Caverswall Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Longton South Staffordshire Police

      Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Longton South Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Forsbrook & Caverswall
      Staffordshire Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Longton South
      Staffordshire Police
      1,648 crimes / 12m
      ↑89% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forsbrook & Caverswall
      B Longton South
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      66
      1,648
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      70
      872
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑89%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forsbrook & Caverswall
      B Longton South
      Violent Crime
      16 ↓38%
      671 ↑73%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑117%
      266 ↑118%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      109 ↑98%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      49 ↑32%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      64 ↑156%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑25%
      95 ↑56%
      Drugs
      2
      43 ↑72%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      155 ↑146%
      Robbery
      0
      19 ↑111%
      Shoplifting
      9
      96 ↑140%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      30 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      37 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Forsbrook & Caverswall is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forsbrook & Caverswall safer than Longton South?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 66 crimes in the last 12 months. Longton South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,648 crimes. Forsbrook & Caverswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Longton South?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Longton South shows +89% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton South?

      In Forsbrook & Caverswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In Longton South, it is Violent Crime (671 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton South?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longton South recorded 266. 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Longton South?

      Violent crime in Forsbrook & Caverswall totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 671 in Longton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forsbrook & Caverswall recorded 70 crimes (now 66, a change of -5.7%). Longton South recorded 872 crimes previously (now 1,648, +89%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton 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. Forsbrook & Caverswall has a resolution rate of 0% and Longton South has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton South?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Longton South is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall or Longton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forsbrook & Caverswall and Longton 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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