Great Sankey North vs Leighton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Great Sankey North vs Leighton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Sankey North safer than Leighton?
Great Sankey North has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. Great Sankey North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Great Sankey North vs Leighton?
Great Sankey North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leighton shows +42.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Great Sankey North and Leighton?
In Great Sankey North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Leighton, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Sankey North and Leighton?
Great Sankey North recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leighton recorded 51. 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 Sankey North vs Leighton?
Violent crime in Great Sankey North totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Leighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Great Sankey North and Leighton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Sankey North recorded 184 crimes (now 247, a change of +34.2%). Leighton recorded 392 crimes previously (now 560, +42.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Sankey North and Leighton?
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 Sankey North has a resolution rate of 29% and Leighton has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Great Sankey North and Leighton?
Great Sankey North falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leighton 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 Sankey North and Leighton?
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 Sankey North or Leighton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Sankey North and Leighton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.