Broken Cross and Upton vs Westbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Broken Cross and Upton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Westbrook Cheshire Constabulary

      Broken Cross and Upton vs Westbrook Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Broken Cross and Upton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Westbrook
      Cheshire Constabulary
      496 crimes / 12m
      ↑24% trend
      20.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broken Cross and Upton
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      561
      496
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      518
      400
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      20.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broken Cross and Upton
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      301 ↑8%
      174 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑3%
      44 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑10%
      49 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      23 ↑10%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑27%
      12 ↓50%
      Drugs
      22 ↑100%
      6 ↓25%
      Public Order
      74 ↑68%
      36 ↑13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓60%
      120 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      5
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broken Cross and Upton safer than Westbrook?

      Broken Cross and Upton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 496 crimes. Westbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broken Cross and Upton vs Westbrook?

      Broken Cross and Upton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westbrook shows +24% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broken Cross and Upton and Westbrook?

      In Broken Cross and Upton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 incidents). In Westbrook, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broken Cross and Upton and Westbrook?

      Broken Cross and Upton recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbrook recorded 44. 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 Broken Cross and Upton vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Broken Cross and Upton totalled 301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in Westbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broken Cross and Upton and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broken Cross and Upton recorded 518 crimes (now 561, a change of +8.3%). Westbrook recorded 400 crimes previously (now 496, +24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broken Cross and Upton and Westbrook?

      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. Broken Cross and Upton has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Westbrook has 20.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broken Cross and Upton and Westbrook?

      Broken Cross and Upton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Westbrook 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 Broken Cross and Upton and Westbrook?

      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 Broken Cross and Upton or Westbrook on a crime map?

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

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