Handforth vs Poplars and Hulme
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Handforth vs Poplars and Hulme 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 Handforth safer than Poplars and Hulme?
Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Poplars and Hulme has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,522 crimes. Handforth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Handforth vs Poplars and Hulme?
Handforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poplars and Hulme shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Handforth and Poplars and Hulme?
In Handforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Poplars and Hulme, it is Violent Crime (804 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handforth and Poplars and Hulme?
Handforth recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poplars and Hulme recorded 122. 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 Handforth vs Poplars and Hulme?
Violent crime in Handforth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 804 in Poplars and Hulme. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Handforth and Poplars and Hulme in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handforth recorded 837 crimes (now 819, a change of -2.2%). Poplars and Hulme recorded 1,319 crimes previously (now 1,522, +15.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handforth and Poplars and Hulme?
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. Handforth has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Poplars and Hulme has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Handforth and Poplars and Hulme?
Handforth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poplars and Hulme 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 Handforth and Poplars and Hulme?
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 Handforth or Poplars and Hulme on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handforth and Poplars and Hulme. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.