Halton Castle vs Rixton and Woolston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Halton Castle Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Rixton and Woolston Cheshire Constabulary

      Halton Castle vs Rixton and Woolston Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halton Castle
      Cheshire Constabulary
      859 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Rixton and Woolston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halton Castle
      B Rixton and Woolston
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      859
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      776
      448
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halton Castle
      B Rixton and Woolston
      Violent Crime
      435 ↑11%
      171 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑9%
      42 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓27%
      23 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑59%
      50 ↑92%
      Burglary
      24 ↓14%
      19 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↑12%
      38 ↑31%
      Drugs
      57 ↑54%
      22 ↑83%
      Public Order
      93 ↑21%
      49 ↑26%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      4
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓71%
      21 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑5%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rixton and Woolston is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halton Castle safer than Rixton and Woolston?

      Halton Castle has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 859 crimes in the last 12 months. Rixton and Woolston has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 461 crimes. Rixton and Woolston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halton Castle vs Rixton and Woolston?

      Halton Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rixton and Woolston shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston?

      In Halton Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In Rixton and Woolston, it is Violent Crime (171 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston?

      Halton Castle recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rixton and Woolston recorded 42. 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 Halton Castle vs Rixton and Woolston?

      Violent crime in Halton Castle totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 171 in Rixton and Woolston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halton Castle recorded 776 crimes (now 859, a change of +10.7%). Rixton and Woolston recorded 448 crimes previously (now 461, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston?

      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. Halton Castle has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Rixton and Woolston has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston?

      Halton Castle falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Rixton and Woolston 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 Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston?

      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 Halton Castle or Rixton and Woolston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halton Castle and Rixton and Woolston. 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.