Dane Valley vs Poulton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Dane Valley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Dane Valley vs Poulton South Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Dane Valley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.9% 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 Dane Valley
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      238
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      321
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.9%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dane Valley
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓37%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓17%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑0%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓36%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      27 ↑8%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓38%
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      5
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dane Valley is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dane Valley safer than Poulton South?

      Dane Valley has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 238 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Dane Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dane Valley vs Poulton South?

      Dane Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.9% — 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 Dane Valley and Poulton South?

      In Dane Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 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 Dane Valley and Poulton South?

      Dane Valley recorded 15 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 Dane Valley vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Dane Valley totalled 124 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 Dane Valley and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dane Valley recorded 321 crimes (now 238, a change of -25.9%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dane Valley 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. Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley and Poulton South?

      Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dane Valley 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.