Congleton East vs Whitby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Congleton East Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Whitby Cheshire Constabulary

      Congleton East vs Whitby Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Congleton East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      897 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Whitby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      926 crimes / 12m
      ↑86.3% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Congleton East
      B Whitby
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      897
      926
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      945
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑86.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton East
      B Whitby
      Violent Crime
      458 ↓5%
      370 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓1%
      72 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑20%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓50%
      31 ↑288%
      Burglary
      18 ↓50%
      17 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓4%
      42 ↑68%
      Drugs
      33 ↓3%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      112 ↑19%
      98 ↑88%
      Robbery
      3 ↓67%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑46%
      175 ↑197%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓75%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑17%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Congleton East is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton East safer than Whitby?

      Congleton East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 897 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 926 crimes. Congleton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Congleton East vs Whitby?

      Congleton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitby shows +86.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Congleton East and Whitby?

      In Congleton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Whitby, it is Violent Crime (370 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Congleton East and Whitby?

      Congleton East recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitby recorded 72. 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 Congleton East vs Whitby?

      Violent crime in Congleton East totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 370 in Whitby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Congleton East and Whitby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton East recorded 945 crimes (now 897, a change of -5.1%). Whitby recorded 497 crimes previously (now 926, +86.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton East and Whitby?

      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. Congleton East has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Whitby has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton East and Whitby?

      Congleton East falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Whitby 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 Congleton East and Whitby?

      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 Congleton East or Whitby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton East and Whitby. 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.