Boughton vs Poulton North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Boughton vs Poulton North 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 Boughton safer than Poulton North?
Boughton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,504 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 794 crimes. Poulton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Boughton vs Poulton North?
Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +84.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton North shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Boughton and Poulton North?
In Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (576 incidents). In Poulton North, it is Violent Crime (376 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boughton and Poulton North?
Boughton recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton North recorded 83. 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 Boughton vs Poulton North?
Violent crime in Boughton totalled 576 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 376 in Poulton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Boughton and Poulton North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boughton recorded 816 crimes (now 1,504, a change of +84.3%). Poulton North recorded 769 crimes previously (now 794, +3.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boughton and Poulton North?
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. Boughton has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Poulton North has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Boughton and Poulton North?
Boughton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton North 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 Boughton and Poulton North?
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 Boughton or Poulton North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boughton and Poulton North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.