Farnworth vs Halton Brook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Farnworth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Halton Brook Cheshire Constabulary

      Farnworth vs Halton Brook Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Farnworth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Halton Brook
      Cheshire Constabulary
      948 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.9% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnworth
      B Halton Brook
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      408
      948
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      608
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↑55.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.4%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnworth
      B Halton Brook
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓8%
      430 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓40%
      84 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      45 ↑114%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑145%
      29 ↑81%
      Burglary
      23 ↑15%
      24 ↑85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓41%
      63 ↑24%
      Drugs
      26 ↑189%
      69 ↑200%
      Public Order
      37 ↓8%
      92 ↑42%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      53 ↑430%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      15 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      31 ↑107%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farnworth is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnworth safer than Halton Brook?

      Farnworth has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 408 crimes in the last 12 months. Halton Brook has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 948 crimes. Farnworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnworth vs Halton Brook?

      Farnworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halton Brook shows +55.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnworth and Halton Brook?

      In Farnworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Halton Brook, it is Violent Crime (430 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnworth and Halton Brook?

      Farnworth recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halton Brook recorded 84. 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 Halton Brook?

      Violent crime in Farnworth totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 430 in Halton Brook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnworth and Halton Brook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnworth recorded 434 crimes (now 408, a change of -6%). Halton Brook recorded 608 crimes previously (now 948, +55.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnworth and Halton Brook?

      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 Halton Brook has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnworth and Halton Brook?

      Farnworth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Halton Brook 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 Halton Brook?

      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 Halton Brook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnworth and Halton Brook. 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.