Smith's Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Smith's Wood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Bramhall South and Woodford Greater Manchester Police

      Smith's Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Smith's Wood
      West Midlands Police
      3,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      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 Smith's Wood
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,849
      22
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,939
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Smith's Wood
      B Bramhall South and Woodford
      Violent Crime
      1,665 ↑8%
      8 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓37%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Theft
      196 ↓10%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      470 ↓2%
      1
      Burglary
      123 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      391 ↑29%
      2 ↑100%
      Drugs
      121 ↓3%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      217 ↑6%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      72 ↑31%
      0
      Shoplifting
      274 ↓42%
      0
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑125%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑56%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      61 ↓19%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bramhall South and Woodford 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 Smith's Wood safer than Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Smith's Wood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,849 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 Smith's Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Smith's Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Smith's Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      In Smith's Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,665 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 Smith's Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Smith's Wood recorded 144 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 Smith's Wood vs Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Violent crime in Smith's Wood totalled 1,665 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 Smith's Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smith's Wood recorded 3,939 crimes (now 3,849, a change of -2.3%). Bramhall South and Woodford recorded 25 crimes previously (now 22, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smith's 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. Smith's Wood has a resolution rate of 35.9% 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 Smith's Wood and Bramhall South and Woodford?

      Smith's 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 Smith's 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 Smith's Wood or Bramhall South and Woodford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Smith's 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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