Fairfield and Howley vs Hough Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Fairfield and Howley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Hough Green Cheshire Constabulary

      Fairfield and Howley vs Hough Green Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield and Howley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,052 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.4% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hough Green
      Cheshire Constabulary
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.8% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield and Howley
      B Hough Green
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,052
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,421
      558
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↑25.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      33.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield and Howley
      B Hough Green
      Violent Crime
      1,031 ↑57%
      376 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑37%
      49 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑16%
      28 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓18%
      16 ↑78%
      Burglary
      55 ↑31%
      16 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↑40%
      55 ↑62%
      Drugs
      112 ↑65%
      46 ↑15%
      Public Order
      197 ↑33%
      81 ↑69%
      Robbery
      21 ↑62%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑82%
      7 ↑133%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑17%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑80%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑7%
      17 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hough Green is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield and Howley safer than Hough Green?

      Fairfield and Howley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,052 crimes in the last 12 months. Hough Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 702 crimes. Hough Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield and Howley vs Hough Green?

      Fairfield and Howley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hough Green shows +25.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green?

      In Fairfield and Howley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,031 incidents). In Hough Green, it is Violent Crime (376 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green?

      Fairfield and Howley recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hough Green recorded 49. 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 Fairfield and Howley vs Hough Green?

      Violent crime in Fairfield and Howley totalled 1,031 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 376 in Hough Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairfield and Howley recorded 1,421 crimes (now 2,052, a change of +44.4%). Hough Green recorded 558 crimes previously (now 702, +25.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green?

      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. Fairfield and Howley has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Hough Green has 33.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green?

      Fairfield and Howley falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Hough Green 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 Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green?

      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 Fairfield and Howley or Hough Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield and Howley and Hough Green. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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