Boughton vs Broughton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Broughton South North Wales Police

      Boughton vs Broughton South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,171 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.4% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Broughton South
      North Wales Police
      144 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.2% trend
      5.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boughton
      B Broughton South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,171
      144
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      806
      102
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑169.4%
      ↑41.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      5.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boughton
      B Broughton South
      Violent Crime
      830 ↑147%
      65 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↑125%
      22 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      128 ↑228%
      9 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑600%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      53 ↑121%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↑200%
      11 ↑175%
      Drugs
      204 ↑134%
      4
      Public Order
      283 ↑162%
      10 ↑43%
      Robbery
      15 ↑114%
      1
      Shoplifting
      246 ↑356%
      10
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑175%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑375%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑233%
      1
      Other Crime
      31 ↑182%
      5 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Broughton South is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boughton safer than Broughton South?

      Boughton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,171 crimes in the last 12 months. Broughton South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 144 crimes. Broughton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boughton vs Broughton South?

      Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +169.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Broughton South shows +41.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boughton and Broughton South?

      In Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (830 incidents). In Broughton South, it is Violent Crime (65 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boughton and Broughton South?

      Boughton recorded 182 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Broughton South recorded 22. 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 Broughton South?

      Violent crime in Boughton totalled 830 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 65 in Broughton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boughton and Broughton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boughton recorded 806 crimes (now 2,171, a change of +169.4%). Broughton South recorded 102 crimes previously (now 144, +41.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boughton and Broughton South?

      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 30.4% and Broughton South has 5.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boughton and Broughton South?

      Boughton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Broughton South is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Boughton and Broughton South?

      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 Broughton South on a crime map?

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

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