Erdington vs Tarporley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Erdington West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Tarporley Cheshire Constabulary

      Erdington vs Tarporley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Erdington
      West Midlands Police
      4,528 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Tarporley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Erdington
      B Tarporley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,528
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,200
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑41.5%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Erdington
      B Tarporley
      Violent Crime
      1,944 ↑52%
      54 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↓48%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      240 ↑36%
      8 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      315 ↑70%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      222 ↑21%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      326 ↑24%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      149 ↑1%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      258 ↑43%
      12 ↓52%
      Robbery
      133 ↑82%
      0
      Shoplifting
      518 ↑143%
      4 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↑67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑75%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      111 ↑66%
      1
      Other Crime
      69 ↑21%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tarporley 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 Erdington safer than Tarporley?

      Erdington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,528 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 Erdington vs Tarporley?

      Erdington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +41.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Erdington and Tarporley?

      In Erdington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,944 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 Erdington and Tarporley?

      Erdington recorded 177 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 Erdington vs Tarporley?

      Violent crime in Erdington totalled 1,944 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 Erdington and Tarporley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Erdington recorded 3,200 crimes (now 4,528, a change of +41.5%). Tarporley recorded 192 crimes previously (now 96, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Erdington 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. Erdington has a resolution rate of 30.5% and Tarporley has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Erdington and Tarporley?

      Erdington 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 Erdington 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 Erdington or Tarporley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Erdington 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.