Heath and Beechwood vs Poulton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Heath and Beechwood Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Heath and Beechwood vs Poulton South Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Heath and Beechwood
      Cheshire Constabulary
      498 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Poulton South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heath and Beechwood
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      498
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      455
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.5%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heath and Beechwood
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑7%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓5%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓50%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓4%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      34 ↑70%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      50 ↑9%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      2
      Shoplifting
      22
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      5
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heath and Beechwood is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 26/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heath and Beechwood safer than Poulton South?

      Heath and Beechwood has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 498 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Heath and Beechwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heath and Beechwood vs Poulton South?

      Heath and Beechwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton South shows +108.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South?

      In Heath and Beechwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Poulton South, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South?

      Heath and Beechwood recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton South recorded 47. 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 Heath and Beechwood vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Heath and Beechwood totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Poulton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heath and Beechwood recorded 455 crimes (now 498, a change of +9.5%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South?

      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. Heath and Beechwood has a resolution rate of 34.1% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South?

      Heath and Beechwood falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton South 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 Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South?

      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 Heath and Beechwood or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heath and Beechwood and Poulton South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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