Bollington vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge

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
      58/100
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge Cheshire Constabulary

      Bollington vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Bollington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Cheshire Constabulary
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bollington
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      426
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bollington
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑7%
      151 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      33 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓19%
      48 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      11 ↑38%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      24 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓37%
      34 ↓8%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      37 ↑19%
      34 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑0%
      27 ↓45%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bollington safer than Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Bollington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Prestbury and Alderley Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bollington vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Bollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestbury and Alderley Edge shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bollington and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      In Bollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Prestbury and Alderley Edge, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bollington and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Bollington recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 33. 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Violent crime in Bollington totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Prestbury and Alderley Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bollington and Prestbury and Alderley Edge 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%). Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 426 crimes previously (now 392, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bollington and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bollington and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Bollington falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Prestbury and Alderley Edge 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.