Smethwick Town vs Tarporley

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

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

      Smethwick Town vs Tarporley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Smethwick Town
      West Midlands Police
      6,633 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      30.6% 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 Smethwick Town
      B Tarporley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,633
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,003
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Smethwick Town
      B Tarporley
      Violent Crime
      3,054 ↓1%
      54 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      309 ↓49%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      440 ↑9%
      8 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      498 ↓12%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      241 ↓7%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      460 ↓12%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      339 ↑24%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      424 ↑6%
      12 ↓52%
      Robbery
      125 ↓27%
      0
      Shoplifting
      410 ↑21%
      4 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      60 ↑7%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      167 ↑10%
      1
      Other Crime
      92 ↓35%
      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 Smethwick Town safer than Tarporley?

      Smethwick Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,633 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 Smethwick Town vs Tarporley?

      Smethwick Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — 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 Smethwick Town and Tarporley?

      In Smethwick Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,054 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 Smethwick Town and Tarporley?

      Smethwick Town recorded 309 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 Smethwick Town vs Tarporley?

      Violent crime in Smethwick Town totalled 3,054 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 Smethwick Town and Tarporley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smethwick Town recorded 7,003 crimes (now 6,633, a change of -5.3%). Tarporley recorded 192 crimes previously (now 96, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smethwick Town 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. Smethwick Town has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Tarporley has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Smethwick Town and Tarporley?

      Smethwick Town 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 Smethwick Town 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 Smethwick Town or Tarporley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Smethwick Town 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.