Grange - Runcorn vs Leigh West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Grange - Runcorn Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Leigh West Greater Manchester Police

      Grange - Runcorn vs Leigh West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Grange - Runcorn
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,272 crimes / 12m
      ↑45% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Leigh West
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grange - Runcorn
      B Leigh West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,272
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      877
      2
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑45%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grange - Runcorn
      B Leigh West
      Violent Crime
      572 ↑29%
      1 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↑70%
      0
      Other Theft
      65 ↑76%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓10%
      0
      Burglary
      23 ↑5%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑73%
      0
      Drugs
      96 ↑43%
      0
      Public Order
      166 ↑152%
      0
      Robbery
      11 ↑83%
      0
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      0
      Other Crime
      44 ↑26%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Leigh West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grange - Runcorn safer than Leigh West?

      Grange - Runcorn has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,272 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigh West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Leigh West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grange - Runcorn vs Leigh West?

      Grange - Runcorn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +45% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leigh West shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West?

      In Grange - Runcorn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (572 incidents). In Leigh West, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West?

      Grange - Runcorn recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigh West recorded 0. 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 Grange - Runcorn vs Leigh West?

      Violent crime in Grange - Runcorn totalled 572 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Leigh West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grange - Runcorn recorded 877 crimes (now 1,272, a change of +45%). Leigh West recorded 2 crimes previously (now 1, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West?

      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. Grange - Runcorn has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Leigh West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West?

      Grange - Runcorn falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leigh West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West?

      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 Grange - Runcorn or Leigh West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grange - Runcorn and Leigh West. 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.