Mercian & Spital vs Marple South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mercian & Spital vs Marple South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercian & Spital safer than Marple South?
Mercian & Spital has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,560 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 Mercian & Spital vs Marple South?
Mercian & Spital shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Mercian & Spital and Marple South?
In Mercian & Spital, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (687 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 Mercian & Spital and Marple South?
Mercian & Spital recorded 195 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 Mercian & Spital vs Marple South?
Violent crime in Mercian & Spital totalled 687 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 Mercian & Spital and Marple South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mercian & Spital recorded 1,630 crimes (now 1,560, a change of -4.3%). Marple South recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mercian & Spital 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. Mercian & Spital has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Marple South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mercian & Spital and Marple South?
Mercian & Spital 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 Mercian & Spital 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 Mercian & Spital or Marple South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mercian & Spital and Marple South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.