Great Boughton vs Saltney Mold Junction

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Great Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Saltney Mold Junction North Wales Police

      Great Boughton vs Saltney Mold Junction Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Great Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      469 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.4% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Saltney Mold Junction
      North Wales Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.3% trend
      4.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Boughton
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      469
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      272
      140
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑72.4%
      ↑14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      4.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Boughton
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Violent Crime
      216 ↑100%
      66 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↑90%
      19 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑40%
      12 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      15 ↑88%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑47%
      18 ↑6%
      Drugs
      11 ↑120%
      0
      Public Order
      60 ↑114%
      15 ↑200%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      39 ↑0%
      9 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saltney Mold Junction is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Boughton safer than Saltney Mold Junction?

      Great Boughton has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 469 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltney Mold Junction has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Saltney Mold Junction scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Boughton vs Saltney Mold Junction?

      Great Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +72.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saltney Mold Junction shows +14.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction?

      In Great Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Saltney Mold Junction, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Great Boughton recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltney Mold Junction recorded 19. 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 Saltney Mold Junction?

      Violent crime in Great Boughton totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Saltney Mold Junction. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Boughton recorded 272 crimes (now 469, a change of +72.4%). Saltney Mold Junction recorded 140 crimes previously (now 160, +14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction?

      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 19.8% and Saltney Mold Junction has 4.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction?

      Great Boughton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Saltney Mold Junction is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction?

      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 Saltney Mold Junction on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Boughton and Saltney Mold Junction. 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.