Great Boughton vs Poulton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Great Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Poulton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Great Boughton vs Poulton North Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Great Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.4% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Poulton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      794 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      26% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Boughton
      B Poulton North
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      356
      794
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      271
      769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.4%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Boughton
      B Poulton North
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑86%
      376 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑25%
      83 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓15%
      42 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      27 ↑69%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      32 ↑129%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓16%
      58 ↓24%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      38 ↑41%
      Public Order
      43 ↑23%
      83 ↑32%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓16%
      19 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      20 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Great Boughton is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Boughton safer than Poulton North?

      Great Boughton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 794 crimes. Great Boughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Boughton vs Poulton North?

      Great Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton North shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Boughton and Poulton North?

      In Great Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Poulton North, it is Violent Crime (376 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Boughton and Poulton North?

      Great Boughton recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton North recorded 83. 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 Great Boughton vs Poulton North?

      Violent crime in Great Boughton totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 376 in Poulton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Boughton and Poulton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Boughton recorded 271 crimes (now 356, a change of +31.4%). Poulton North recorded 769 crimes previously (now 794, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Boughton and Poulton 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. Great Boughton has a resolution rate of 26% and Poulton North has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Boughton and Poulton North?

      Great Boughton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton 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 Great Boughton and Poulton 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 Great Boughton or Poulton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Boughton and Poulton 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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