Broadheath vs Leigh South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadheath Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Leigh South Greater Manchester Police

      Broadheath vs Leigh South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadheath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      782 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Leigh South
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadheath
      B Leigh South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      782
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      593
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadheath
      B Leigh South
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑33%
      2
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↑0%
      0
      Other Theft
      40 ↑100%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑143%
      0
      Burglary
      20 ↑0%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑11%
      1
      Drugs
      43 ↑65%
      0
      Public Order
      77 ↑24%
      2
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑50%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      0
      Other Crime
      30 ↑67%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Leigh South is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadheath safer than Leigh South?

      Broadheath has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 782 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigh South has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Leigh South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadheath vs Leigh South?

      Broadheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leigh South shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadheath and Leigh South?

      In Broadheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Leigh South, it is Shoplifting (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadheath and Leigh South?

      Broadheath recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigh South recorded 0. 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 Leigh South?

      Violent crime in Broadheath totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Leigh South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadheath and Leigh South 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%). Leigh South recorded 0 crimes previously (now 10, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadheath and Leigh 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. Broadheath has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Leigh South has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadheath and Leigh South?

      Broadheath falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leigh South is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Broadheath and Leigh 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 Broadheath or Leigh South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadheath and Leigh 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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