Chester Villages vs Poulton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chester Villages Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Chester Villages vs Poulton South Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Chester Villages
      Cheshire Constabulary
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% 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 Chester Villages
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      301
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      272
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester Villages
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      152 ↑5%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓16%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑28%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑33%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      13 ↓28%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓12%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      36 ↑100%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5
      Other Crime
      12 ↑300%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chester Villages is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester Villages safer than Poulton South?

      Chester Villages has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 301 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Chester Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chester Villages vs Poulton South?

      Chester Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Chester Villages and Poulton South?

      In Chester Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (152 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 Chester Villages and Poulton South?

      Chester Villages 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 Chester Villages vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Chester Villages totalled 152 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 Chester Villages and Poulton South 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%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester Villages 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. Chester Villages has a resolution rate of 0% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chester Villages and Poulton South?

      Chester Villages 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 Chester Villages 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 Chester Villages or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester Villages and Poulton South. 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.