Ellesmere Port Town vs Little Neston and Burton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ellesmere Port Town Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Little Neston and Burton Cheshire Constabulary

      Ellesmere Port Town vs Little Neston and Burton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ellesmere Port Town
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,335 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Little Neston and Burton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ellesmere Port Town
      B Little Neston and Burton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,335
      187
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,349
      261
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ellesmere Port Town
      B Little Neston and Burton
      Violent Crime
      885 ↓11%
      86 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      214 ↓13%
      28 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      138 ↑15%
      11 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓26%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      43 ↓7%
      7 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      162 ↑11%
      12 ↓37%
      Drugs
      73 ↑11%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      239 ↓8%
      23 ↓34%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      437 ↑42%
      3 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓63%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑6%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓5%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓11%
      5 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Little Neston and Burton is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ellesmere Port Town safer than Little Neston and Burton?

      Ellesmere Port Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,335 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Neston and Burton has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 187 crimes. Little Neston and Burton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ellesmere Port Town vs Little Neston and Burton?

      Ellesmere Port Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Little Neston and Burton shows -28.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton?

      In Ellesmere Port Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (885 incidents). In Little Neston and Burton, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton?

      Ellesmere Port Town recorded 214 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Neston and Burton recorded 28. 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 Ellesmere Port Town vs Little Neston and Burton?

      Violent crime in Ellesmere Port Town totalled 885 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Little Neston and Burton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellesmere Port Town recorded 2,349 crimes (now 2,335, a change of -0.6%). Little Neston and Burton recorded 261 crimes previously (now 187, -28.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton?

      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. Ellesmere Port Town has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Little Neston and Burton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton?

      Ellesmere Port Town falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Little Neston and Burton 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 Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton?

      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 Ellesmere Port Town or Little Neston and Burton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ellesmere Port Town and Little Neston and Burton. 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.