Chelmsley Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Chelmsley Wood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Bramhall South and Woodford Greater Manchester Police

      Chelmsley Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsley Wood
      West Midlands Police
      2,754 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.8% trend
      32.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Bramhall South and Woodford
      Greater Manchester Police
      22 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelmsley Wood
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,754
      22
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,224
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.8%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsley Wood
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Violent Crime
      1,086 ↑36%
      8 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓39%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Theft
      131 ↑56%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↑37%
      1
      Burglary
      89 ↑89%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      375 ↑43%
      2 ↑100%
      Drugs
      88 ↑47%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      169 ↑8%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      62 ↑27%
      0
      Shoplifting
      220 ↓11%
      0
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓23%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑23%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bramhall South and Woodford is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelmsley Wood safer than Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Chelmsley Wood has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,754 crimes in the last 12 months. Bramhall South and Woodford has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 22 crimes. Bramhall South and Woodford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelmsley Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Chelmsley Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bramhall South and Woodford shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelmsley Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      In Chelmsley Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,086 incidents). In Bramhall South and Woodford, it is Violent Crime (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelmsley Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Chelmsley Wood recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 1. 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 Chelmsley Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Violent crime in Chelmsley Wood totalled 1,086 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 8 in Bramhall South and Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelmsley Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelmsley Wood recorded 2,224 crimes (now 2,754, a change of +23.8%). Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 25 crimes previously (now 22, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelmsley Wood 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. Chelmsley Wood has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Bramhall South and Woodford has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelmsley Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Chelmsley Wood falls within the West Midlands 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 Chelmsley Wood 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 Chelmsley Wood or Bramhall South and Woodford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelmsley Wood 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.

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