Bollington vs Farnworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Bollington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      50/100
      Farnworth Cheshire Constabulary

      Bollington vs Farnworth Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Bollington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      50/100
      Average
      Farnworth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bollington
      B Farnworth
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      408
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bollington
      B Farnworth
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑7%
      168 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      51 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓19%
      23 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      27 ↑145%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      23 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓37%
      26 ↓41%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      26 ↑189%
      Public Order
      37 ↑19%
      37 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      12 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bollington safer than Farnworth?

      Bollington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Farnworth has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 408 crimes. Bollington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bollington vs Farnworth?

      Bollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Farnworth shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bollington and Farnworth?

      In Bollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Farnworth, it is Violent Crime (168 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bollington and Farnworth?

      Bollington recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farnworth 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 Bollington vs Farnworth?

      Violent crime in Bollington totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 168 in Farnworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bollington and Farnworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bollington recorded 307 crimes (now 299, a change of -2.6%). Farnworth recorded 434 crimes previously (now 408, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bollington and Farnworth?

      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. Bollington has a resolution rate of 20% and Farnworth has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bollington and Farnworth?

      Bollington falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Farnworth 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 Bollington and Farnworth?

      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 Bollington or Farnworth on a crime map?

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

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