Grappenhall and Thelwall vs Poplars and Hulme

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Grappenhall and Thelwall Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Poplars and Hulme Cheshire Constabulary

      Grappenhall and Thelwall vs Poplars and Hulme Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Grappenhall and Thelwall
      Cheshire Constabulary
      331 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.4% trend
      23.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Poplars and Hulme
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,522 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grappenhall and Thelwall
      B Poplars and Hulme
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      331
      1,522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      266
      1,319
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.4%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grappenhall and Thelwall
      B Poplars and Hulme
      Violent Crime
      153 ↑20%
      804 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑16%
      122 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑8%
      68 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑88%
      58 ↑61%
      Burglary
      13 ↑0%
      49 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑136%
      95 ↓2%
      Drugs
      9 ↑350%
      59 ↑28%
      Public Order
      25 ↓4%
      149 ↑1%
      Robbery
      1
      7 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑0%
      54 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑86%
      38 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grappenhall and Thelwall safer than Poplars and Hulme?

      Grappenhall and Thelwall has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 331 crimes in the last 12 months. Poplars and Hulme has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,522 crimes. Grappenhall and Thelwall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grappenhall and Thelwall vs Poplars and Hulme?

      Grappenhall and Thelwall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poplars and Hulme shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grappenhall and Thelwall and Poplars and Hulme?

      In Grappenhall and Thelwall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 incidents). In Poplars and Hulme, it is Violent Crime (804 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grappenhall and Thelwall and Poplars and Hulme?

      Grappenhall and Thelwall recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poplars and Hulme recorded 122. 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 Grappenhall and Thelwall vs Poplars and Hulme?

      Violent crime in Grappenhall and Thelwall totalled 153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 804 in Poplars and Hulme. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grappenhall and Thelwall and Poplars and Hulme in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grappenhall and Thelwall recorded 266 crimes (now 331, a change of +24.4%). Poplars and Hulme recorded 1,319 crimes previously (now 1,522, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grappenhall and Thelwall and Poplars and Hulme?

      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. Grappenhall and Thelwall has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Poplars and Hulme has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grappenhall and Thelwall and Poplars and Hulme?

      Grappenhall and Thelwall falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poplars and Hulme 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 Grappenhall and Thelwall and Poplars and Hulme?

      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 Grappenhall and Thelwall or Poplars and Hulme on a crime map?

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

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