Halton Lea vs Poynton West and Adlington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Halton Lea Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Poynton West and Adlington Cheshire Constabulary

      Halton Lea vs Poynton West and Adlington Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halton Lea
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,398 crimes / 12m
      ↑12% trend
      36% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Poynton West and Adlington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halton Lea
      B Poynton West and Adlington
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,398
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,248
      304
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halton Lea
      B Poynton West and Adlington
      Violent Crime
      605 ↑12%
      173 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↓2%
      34 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      75 ↑32%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓17%
      10 ↑25%
      Burglary
      39 ↑15%
      16 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↓1%
      17 ↑89%
      Drugs
      100 ↑49%
      13 ↑30%
      Public Order
      161 ↑23%
      41 ↑71%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↓4%
      21 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑200%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓13%
      11 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halton Lea safer than Poynton West and Adlington?

      Halton Lea has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,398 crimes in the last 12 months. Poynton West and Adlington has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Poynton West and Adlington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halton Lea vs Poynton West and Adlington?

      Halton Lea shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poynton West and Adlington shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halton Lea and Poynton West and Adlington?

      In Halton Lea, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (605 incidents). In Poynton West and Adlington, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halton Lea and Poynton West and Adlington?

      Halton Lea recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poynton West and Adlington recorded 34. 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 Lea vs Poynton West and Adlington?

      Violent crime in Halton Lea totalled 605 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Poynton West and Adlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halton Lea and Poynton West and Adlington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halton Lea recorded 1,248 crimes (now 1,398, a change of +12%). Poynton West and Adlington recorded 304 crimes previously (now 362, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halton Lea and Poynton West and Adlington?

      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 Lea has a resolution rate of 36% and Poynton West and Adlington has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halton Lea and Poynton West and Adlington?

      Halton Lea falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poynton West and Adlington 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 Lea and Poynton West and Adlington?

      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 Lea or Poynton West and Adlington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halton Lea and Poynton West and Adlington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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