Great Boughton vs Saltney Mold Junction

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Great Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Saltney Mold Junction North Wales Police

      Great Boughton vs Saltney Mold Junction Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Great Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑132.8% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Saltney Mold Junction
      North Wales Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↑43% trend
      21.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Boughton
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      596
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      256
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑132.8%
      ↑43%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Boughton
      B Saltney Mold Junction
      Violent Crime
      276 ↑160%
      70 ↑37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑158%
      23 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑139%
      16 ↑129%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      9 ↑125%
      Burglary
      19 ↑171%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑93%
      19 ↑27%
      Drugs
      13 ↑160%
      0
      Public Order
      80 ↑208%
      17 ↑143%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      39 ↑18%
      15 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑167%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saltney Mold Junction is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 23/100 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 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 596 crimes in the last 12 months. Saltney Mold Junction has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 183 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 +132.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saltney Mold Junction shows +43% (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 (276 incidents). In Saltney Mold Junction, it is Violent Crime (70 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 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saltney Mold Junction recorded 23. 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 276 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 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 256 crimes (now 596, a change of +132.8%). Saltney Mold Junction recorded 128 crimes previously (now 183, +43%).

      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 29.4% and Saltney Mold Junction has 21.1%. 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.