Broadheath vs Poplars and Hulme

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadheath Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Poplars and Hulme Cheshire Constabulary

      Broadheath vs Poplars and Hulme Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadheath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      782 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Poplars and Hulme
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,522 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadheath
      B Poplars and Hulme
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      782
      1,522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      593
      1,319
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadheath
      B Poplars and Hulme
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑33%
      804 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↑0%
      122 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑100%
      68 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑143%
      58 ↑61%
      Burglary
      20 ↑0%
      49 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑11%
      95 ↓2%
      Drugs
      43 ↑65%
      59 ↑28%
      Public Order
      77 ↑24%
      149 ↑1%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑50%
      54 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑67%
      38 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadheath safer than Poplars and Hulme?

      Broadheath has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 782 crimes in the last 12 months. Poplars and Hulme has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,522 crimes. Poplars and Hulme scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadheath vs Poplars and Hulme?

      Broadheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poplars and Hulme shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadheath and Poplars and Hulme?

      In Broadheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Poplars and Hulme, it is Violent Crime (804 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadheath and Poplars and Hulme?

      Broadheath recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poplars and Hulme recorded 122. 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 Broadheath vs Poplars and Hulme?

      Violent crime in Broadheath totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 804 in Poplars and Hulme. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadheath and Poplars and Hulme in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadheath recorded 593 crimes (now 782, a change of +31.9%). Poplars and Hulme recorded 1,319 crimes previously (now 1,522, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadheath and Poplars and Hulme?

      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. Broadheath has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Poplars and Hulme has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadheath and Poplars and Hulme?

      Broadheath falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poplars and Hulme 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 Broadheath and Poplars and Hulme?

      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 Broadheath or Poplars and Hulme on a crime map?

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

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