Dudley Central vs Tarporley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Dudley Central West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Tarporley Cheshire Constabulary

      Dudley Central vs Tarporley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dudley Central
      West Midlands Police
      4,388 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.8% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Tarporley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley Central
      B Tarporley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,388
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,657
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.8%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley Central
      B Tarporley
      Violent Crime
      1,908 ↓2%
      54 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↓55%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      270 ↓11%
      8 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      356 ↓19%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      179 ↑0%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      384 ↑2%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      115 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      277 ↑13%
      12 ↓52%
      Robbery
      79 ↓6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      418 ↑5%
      4 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓8%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓44%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      99 ↑18%
      1
      Other Crime
      90 ↑41%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tarporley is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dudley Central safer than Tarporley?

      Dudley Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,388 crimes in the last 12 months. Tarporley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 96 crimes. Tarporley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley Central vs Tarporley?

      Dudley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tarporley shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dudley Central and Tarporley?

      In Dudley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,908 incidents). In Tarporley, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dudley Central and Tarporley?

      Dudley Central recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tarporley recorded 8. 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 Dudley Central vs Tarporley?

      Violent crime in Dudley Central totalled 1,908 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Tarporley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dudley Central and Tarporley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dudley Central recorded 4,657 crimes (now 4,388, a change of -5.8%). Tarporley recorded 192 crimes previously (now 96, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dudley Central and Tarporley?

      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. Dudley Central has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Tarporley has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dudley Central and Tarporley?

      Dudley Central falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tarporley is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Dudley Central and Tarporley?

      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 Dudley Central or Tarporley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dudley Central and Tarporley. 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.