Chester City vs Hoole

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Chester City Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Hoole Cheshire Constabulary

      Chester City vs Hoole Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Chester City
      Cheshire Constabulary
      3,429 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.7% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hoole
      Cheshire Constabulary
      856 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chester City
      B Hoole
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,429
      856
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,043
      484
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.7%
      ↑76.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester City
      B Hoole
      Violent Crime
      1,341 ↑21%
      345 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      297 ↓20%
      75 ↑70%
      Other Theft
      206 ↑10%
      47 ↑68%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      17 ↑13%
      Burglary
      42 ↑14%
      16 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↓7%
      51 ↑82%
      Drugs
      264 ↑21%
      58 ↑480%
      Public Order
      450 ↑13%
      94 ↑71%
      Robbery
      28 ↑65%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      504 ↑27%
      114 ↑58%
      Theft from Person
      40 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑3%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓4%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓3%
      24 ↑243%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chester City is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester City safer than Hoole?

      Chester City has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,429 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoole has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 856 crimes. Chester City scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chester City vs Hoole?

      Chester City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoole shows +76.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chester City and Hoole?

      In Chester City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,341 incidents). In Hoole, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester City and Hoole?

      Chester City recorded 297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoole recorded 75. 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 Chester City vs Hoole?

      Violent crime in Chester City totalled 1,341 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in Hoole. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chester City and Hoole in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester City recorded 3,043 crimes (now 3,429, a change of +12.7%). Hoole recorded 484 crimes previously (now 856, +76.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester City and Hoole?

      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. Chester City has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Hoole has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chester City and Hoole?

      Chester City falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Hoole 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 Chester City and Hoole?

      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 Chester City or Hoole on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.