Alsager vs Congleton West and Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Alsager Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Congleton West and Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary

      Alsager vs Congleton West and Town Centre Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Alsager
      Cheshire Constabulary
      735 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      26% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Congleton West and Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alsager
      B Congleton West and Town Centre
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      735
      1,286
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      779
      1,408
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alsager
      B Congleton West and Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      358 ↓5%
      604 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↓16%
      98 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓19%
      60 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      40 ↓11%
      Burglary
      24 ↓4%
      54 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑0%
      78 ↑24%
      Drugs
      16 ↓27%
      39 ↓22%
      Public Order
      89 ↓2%
      165 ↑7%
      Robbery
      2
      9 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑31%
      80 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      20 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      28 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alsager safer than Congleton West and Town Centre?

      Alsager has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 735 crimes in the last 12 months. Congleton West and Town Centre has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,286 crimes. Alsager scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alsager vs Congleton West and Town Centre?

      Alsager shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Congleton West and Town Centre shows -8.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre?

      In Alsager, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (358 incidents). In Congleton West and Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (604 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre?

      Alsager recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 98. 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 Alsager vs Congleton West and Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Alsager totalled 358 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 604 in Congleton West and Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alsager recorded 779 crimes (now 735, a change of -5.7%). Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 1,408 crimes previously (now 1,286, -8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre?

      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. Alsager has a resolution rate of 26% and Congleton West and Town Centre has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre?

      Alsager falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre?

      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 Alsager or Congleton West and Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alsager and Congleton West and Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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