Fairfield and Howley vs Leighton

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
      25/100
      Leighton Cheshire Constabulary

      Fairfield and Howley vs Leighton 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
      25/100
      Below Average
      Leighton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.9% trend
      38.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield and Howley
      B Leighton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,052
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,421
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↑42.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      38.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield and Howley
      B Leighton
      Violent Crime
      1,031 ↑57%
      283 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑37%
      51 ↑113%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑16%
      37 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓18%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      55 ↑31%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↑40%
      46 ↑48%
      Drugs
      112 ↑65%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      197 ↑33%
      69 ↑60%
      Robbery
      21 ↑62%
      2
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑82%
      15 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑17%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑80%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑7%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leighton is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 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 Leighton?

      Fairfield and Howley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,052 crimes in the last 12 months. Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. Leighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield and Howley vs Leighton?

      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. Leighton shows +42.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Fairfield and Howley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,031 incidents). In Leighton, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Fairfield and Howley recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leighton recorded 51. 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 Leighton?

      Violent crime in Fairfield and Howley totalled 1,031 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Leighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Howley and Leighton 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%). Leighton recorded 392 crimes previously (now 560, +42.9%).

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

      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 Leighton has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Howley and Leighton?

      Fairfield and Howley falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leighton 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 Leighton?

      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 Leighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield and Howley and Leighton. 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.