Crewe West vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Crewe West Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe West vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe West
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,529 crimes / 12m
      ↑58% trend
      35.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Cheshire Constabulary
      386 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewe West
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,529
      386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      968
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe West
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Violent Crime
      705 ↑47%
      174 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑70%
      25 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑73%
      15 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑41%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      39 ↑18%
      17 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↑37%
      34 ↑31%
      Drugs
      126 ↑334%
      9 ↓10%
      Public Order
      150 ↑60%
      39 ↓3%
      Robbery
      10 ↓17%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑58%
      29 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓15%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑229%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑43%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe West safer than Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Crewe West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,529 crimes in the last 12 months. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 386 crimes. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe West vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Crewe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool shows -2.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewe West and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      In Crewe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (705 incidents). In Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewe West and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Crewe West recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 25. 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 Crewe West vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Violent crime in Crewe West totalled 705 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewe West and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe West recorded 968 crimes (now 1,529, a change of +58%). Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes previously (now 386, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe West and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      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. Crewe West has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe West and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Crewe West falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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 Crewe West and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      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 Crewe West or Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool on a crime map?

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

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