Birchwood vs Poulton South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchwood vs Poulton South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birchwood safer than Poulton South?
Birchwood has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Poulton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchwood vs Poulton South?
Birchwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Birchwood and Poulton South?
In Birchwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (333 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 Birchwood and Poulton South?
Birchwood recorded 61 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 Birchwood vs Poulton South?
Violent crime in Birchwood totalled 333 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 Birchwood and Poulton South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchwood recorded 813 crimes (now 718, a change of -11.7%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchwood 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. Birchwood has a resolution rate of 19.7% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchwood and Poulton South?
Birchwood 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 Birchwood 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 Birchwood or Poulton South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchwood and Poulton South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.