Bollington vs Wilmslow West and Chorley

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
      55/100
      Wilmslow West and Chorley Cheshire Constabulary

      Bollington vs Wilmslow West and Chorley Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Bollington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bollington
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      460
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bollington
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑7%
      154 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      43 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓19%
      24 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      21 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓37%
      29 ↓9%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      37 ↑19%
      47 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑0%
      14 ↓74%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bollington is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bollington safer than Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Bollington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmslow West and Chorley has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 363 crimes. Bollington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bollington vs Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Bollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmslow West and Chorley shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bollington and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      In Bollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Wilmslow West and Chorley, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bollington and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Bollington recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 43. 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 Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Violent crime in Bollington totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Wilmslow West and Chorley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bollington and Wilmslow West and Chorley 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%). Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 460 crimes previously (now 363, -21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bollington and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      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 Wilmslow West and Chorley has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bollington and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Bollington falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      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 Wilmslow West and Chorley on a crime map?

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

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