Birchfield vs Leighton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchfield vs Leighton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birchfield safer than Leighton?
Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. Birchfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Leighton?
Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leighton shows +42.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Leighton?
In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Leighton, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Leighton?
Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leighton recorded 51. 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 Birchfield vs Leighton?
Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Leighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Leighton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 240 crimes (now 411, a change of +71.3%). Leighton recorded 392 crimes previously (now 560, +42.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Leighton?
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. Birchfield has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Leighton has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchfield and Leighton?
Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leighton 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 Birchfield and Leighton?
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 Birchfield or Leighton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Leighton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.