Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Bramhall South and Woodford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Bramhall South and Woodford Greater Manchester Police

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Bramhall South and Woodford Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      West Mercia Police
      1,293 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Bramhall South and Woodford
      Greater Manchester Police
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,293
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,292
      28
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Violent Crime
      552 ↑13%
      11 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↓27%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑18%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      34 ↑26%
      1 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↓12%
      1 ↑0%
      Drugs
      31 ↑7%
      2
      Public Order
      73 ↓9%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      165 ↑10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓91%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bramhall South and Woodford is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill safer than Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,293 crimes in the last 12 months. Bramhall South and Woodford has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Bramhall South and Woodford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bramhall South and Woodford shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      In Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (552 incidents). In Bramhall South and Woodford, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 3. 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Violent crime in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill totalled 552 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Bramhall South and Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill recorded 1,292 crimes (now 1,293, a change of +0.1%). Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 28 crimes previously (now 25, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      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. Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Bramhall South and Woodford has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Bramhall South and Woodford 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill or Bramhall South and Woodford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Bramhall South and Woodford. 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.