Tamworth Town vs Marple Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Tamworth Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Marple Bridge Greater Manchester Police

      Tamworth Town vs Marple Bridge Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Tamworth Town
      Staffordshire Police
      2,088 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Marple Bridge
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tamworth Town
      B Marple Bridge
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,088
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,754
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tamworth Town
      B Marple Bridge
      Violent Crime
      723 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      237 ↑73%
      0
      Other Theft
      111 ↓7%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      155 ↑20%
      0
      Burglary
      59 ↑26%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↓21%
      0
      Drugs
      41 ↓7%
      0
      Public Order
      212 ↑14%
      0
      Robbery
      31 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      363 ↑26%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓20%
      0
      Other Crime
      31 ↑15%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Marple Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tamworth Town safer than Marple Bridge?

      Tamworth Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,088 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 Tamworth Town vs Marple Bridge?

      Tamworth Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19% — 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 Tamworth Town and Marple Bridge?

      In Tamworth Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (723 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 Tamworth Town and Marple Bridge?

      Tamworth Town recorded 237 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 Tamworth Town vs Marple Bridge?

      Violent crime in Tamworth Town totalled 723 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 Tamworth Town and Marple Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tamworth Town recorded 1,754 crimes (now 2,088, a change of +19%). Marple Bridge recorded 2 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tamworth Town 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. Tamworth Town has a resolution rate of 34.9% and Marple Bridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tamworth Town and Marple Bridge?

      Tamworth Town 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 Tamworth Town 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 Tamworth Town or Marple Bridge on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.