Congleton West and Town Centre vs Poulton South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Congleton West and Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Congleton West and Town Centre vs Poulton South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Congleton West and Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      29% 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 Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,286
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,408
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑1%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↓36%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓32%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓11%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      54 ↓2%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑24%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      39 ↓22%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      165 ↑7%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      9 ↑13%
      2
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓44%
      8
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      5
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton West and Town Centre safer than Poulton South?

      Congleton West and Town Centre has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Poulton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Congleton West and Town Centre vs Poulton South?

      Congleton West and Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Poulton South?

      In Congleton West and Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Poulton South?

      Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 98 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 Congleton West and Town Centre vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Congleton West and Town Centre totalled 604 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 1,408 crimes (now 1,286, a change of -8.7%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton West and Town Centre 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. Congleton West and Town Centre has a resolution rate of 29% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton West and Town Centre and Poulton South?

      Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Congleton West and Town Centre 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 Congleton West and Town Centre or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton West and Town Centre 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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