Birchfield vs Poulton South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchfield vs Poulton South Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      411 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Poulton South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchfield
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      411
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑71.3%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchfield
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑116%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑115%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑28%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      34 ↑48%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑140%
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      5
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Birchfield is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchfield safer than Poulton South?

      Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Birchfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Poulton South?

      Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton South shows +108.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Poulton South?

      In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Poulton South, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Poulton South?

      Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton South recorded 47. 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 Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Poulton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Poulton South 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%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Poulton South?

      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 Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchfield and Poulton South?

      Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton South 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 Poulton South?

      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 Poulton South on a crime map?

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

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