Farnworth vs Great Sankey North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Farnworth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Great Sankey North Cheshire Constabulary

      Farnworth vs Great Sankey North Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Farnworth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Great Sankey North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.2% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnworth
      B Great Sankey North
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      408
      247
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      184
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↑34.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.4%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnworth
      B Great Sankey North
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓8%
      117 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓40%
      28 ↑115%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      7 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑145%
      7 ↑75%
      Burglary
      23 ↑15%
      6 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓41%
      19 ↑36%
      Drugs
      26 ↑189%
      7 ↑250%
      Public Order
      37 ↓8%
      38 ↑171%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      2
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      9 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnworth safer than Great Sankey North?

      Farnworth has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 408 crimes in the last 12 months. Great Sankey North has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 247 crimes. Great Sankey North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnworth vs Great Sankey North?

      Farnworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Great Sankey North shows +34.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnworth and Great Sankey North?

      In Farnworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Great Sankey North, it is Violent Crime (117 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnworth and Great Sankey North?

      Farnworth recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Great Sankey North 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 Farnworth vs Great Sankey North?

      Violent crime in Farnworth totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 117 in Great Sankey North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnworth and Great Sankey North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnworth recorded 434 crimes (now 408, a change of -6%). Great Sankey North recorded 184 crimes previously (now 247, +34.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnworth and Great Sankey North?

      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. Farnworth has a resolution rate of 40.4% and Great Sankey North has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnworth and Great Sankey North?

      Farnworth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Great Sankey North 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 Farnworth and Great Sankey North?

      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 Farnworth or Great Sankey North on a crime map?

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

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