Bollington vs Poynton West and Adlington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Bollington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Poynton West and Adlington Cheshire Constabulary

      Bollington vs Poynton West and Adlington Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Bollington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Poynton West and Adlington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bollington
      B Poynton West and Adlington
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      304
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bollington
      B Poynton West and Adlington
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑7%
      173 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      34 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓19%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      10 ↑25%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      16 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓37%
      17 ↑89%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      13 ↑30%
      Public Order
      37 ↑19%
      41 ↑71%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑0%
      21 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bollington is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bollington safer than Poynton West and Adlington?

      Bollington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Poynton West and Adlington has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Bollington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bollington vs Poynton West and Adlington?

      Bollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poynton West and Adlington shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bollington and Poynton West and Adlington?

      In Bollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Poynton West and Adlington, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bollington and Poynton West and Adlington?

      Bollington recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poynton West and Adlington recorded 34. 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 Poynton West and Adlington?

      Violent crime in Bollington totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Poynton West and Adlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bollington and Poynton West and Adlington 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%). Poynton West and Adlington recorded 304 crimes previously (now 362, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bollington and Poynton West and Adlington?

      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 Poynton West and Adlington has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bollington and Poynton West and Adlington?

      Bollington falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poynton West and Adlington 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 Poynton West and Adlington?

      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 Poynton West and Adlington on a crime map?

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

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