Burtonwood and Winwick vs Poulton South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Burtonwood and Winwick Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Burtonwood and Winwick vs Poulton South Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Burtonwood and Winwick
      Cheshire Constabulary
      491 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      15.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Poulton South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burtonwood and Winwick
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      491
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      493
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.7%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burtonwood and Winwick
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      267 ↓1%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓16%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑33%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑77%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      10 ↓44%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓11%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      20 ↑150%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      57 ↑36%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      31 ↓35%
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      5
      Other Crime
      9 ↓25%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burtonwood and Winwick is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burtonwood and Winwick safer than Poulton South?

      Burtonwood and Winwick has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 491 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Burtonwood and Winwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burtonwood and Winwick vs Poulton South?

      Burtonwood and Winwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton South shows +108.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton South?

      In Burtonwood and Winwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (267 incidents). In Poulton South, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton South?

      Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton South recorded 47. 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 Burtonwood and Winwick vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Burtonwood and Winwick totalled 267 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Poulton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burtonwood and Winwick recorded 493 crimes (now 491, a change of -0.4%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton 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. Burtonwood and Winwick has a resolution rate of 15.7% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton South?

      Burtonwood and Winwick falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton South 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 Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton 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 Burtonwood and Winwick or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burtonwood and Winwick and Poulton 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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