Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Meir Hay & Sandford Hill

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
      6/100
      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill Staffordshire Police

      Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Meir Hay & Sandford Hill Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Forsbrook & Caverswall
      Staffordshire Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill
      Staffordshire Police
      4,031 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forsbrook & Caverswall
      B Meir Hay & Sandford Hill
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      66
      4,031
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      70
      3,881
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forsbrook & Caverswall
      B Meir Hay & Sandford Hill
      Violent Crime
      16 ↓38%
      1,417 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑117%
      765 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      213 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓70%
      127 ↓18%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      121 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑25%
      308 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2
      133 ↑43%
      Public Order
      6 ↑100%
      393 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0
      66 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      9
      309 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      0
      11 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      22 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      49 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      97 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Forsbrook & Caverswall is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forsbrook & Caverswall safer than Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 66 crimes in the last 12 months. Meir Hay & Sandford Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 4,031 crimes. Forsbrook & Caverswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forsbrook & Caverswall vs Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meir Hay & Sandford Hill shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forsbrook & Caverswall and Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      In Forsbrook & Caverswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In Meir Hay & Sandford Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,417 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forsbrook & Caverswall and Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meir Hay & Sandford Hill recorded 765. 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      Violent crime in Forsbrook & Caverswall totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,417 in Meir Hay & Sandford Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall and Meir Hay & Sandford Hill 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%). Meir Hay & Sandford Hill recorded 3,881 crimes previously (now 4,031, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forsbrook & Caverswall and Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forsbrook & Caverswall and Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      Forsbrook & Caverswall falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Meir Hay & Sandford Hill 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill?

      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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forsbrook & Caverswall and Meir Hay & Sandford Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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