Chester Villages vs Penketh and Cuerdley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chester Villages Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Penketh and Cuerdley Cheshire Constabulary

      Chester Villages vs Penketh and Cuerdley Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Chester Villages
      Cheshire Constabulary
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Penketh and Cuerdley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chester Villages
      B Penketh and Cuerdley
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      301
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      272
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester Villages
      B Penketh and Cuerdley
      Violent Crime
      152 ↑5%
      123 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓16%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑28%
      14 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      13 ↓28%
      19 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓12%
      19 ↑27%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      8
      Public Order
      36 ↑100%
      31 ↑94%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5
      Other Crime
      12 ↑300%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penketh and Cuerdley is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester Villages safer than Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Chester Villages has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 301 crimes in the last 12 months. Penketh and Cuerdley has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 248 crimes. Penketh and Cuerdley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chester Villages vs Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Chester Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penketh and Cuerdley shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chester Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      In Chester Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 incidents). In Penketh and Cuerdley, it is Violent Crime (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Chester Villages recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 14. 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 Villages vs Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Violent crime in Chester Villages totalled 152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 123 in Penketh and Cuerdley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chester Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester Villages recorded 272 crimes (now 301, a change of +10.7%). Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 283 crimes previously (now 248, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      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 Villages has a resolution rate of 0% and Penketh and Cuerdley has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chester Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Chester Villages falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Penketh and Cuerdley 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 Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      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 Villages or Penketh and Cuerdley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester Villages and Penketh and Cuerdley. 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.