Heath and Beechwood vs Poynton West and Adlington

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
      46/100
      Poynton West and Adlington Cheshire Constabulary

      Heath and Beechwood vs Poynton West and Adlington 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
      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 Heath and Beechwood
      B Poynton West and Adlington
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      498
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      455
      304
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.5%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heath and Beechwood
      B Poynton West and Adlington
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑7%
      173 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓5%
      34 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      20 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓50%
      10 ↑25%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      16 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓4%
      17 ↑89%
      Drugs
      34 ↑70%
      13 ↑30%
      Public Order
      50 ↑9%
      41 ↑71%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      22
      21 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      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 Heath and Beechwood safer than Poynton West and Adlington?

      Heath and Beechwood has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 498 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 Heath and Beechwood vs Poynton West and Adlington?

      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. 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 Heath and Beechwood and Poynton West and Adlington?

      In Heath and Beechwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 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 Heath and Beechwood and Poynton West and Adlington?

      Heath and Beechwood recorded 60 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 Heath and Beechwood vs Poynton West and Adlington?

      Violent crime in Heath and Beechwood totalled 219 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 Heath and Beechwood and Poynton West and Adlington 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%). Poynton West and Adlington recorded 304 crimes previously (now 362, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heath and Beechwood 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. Heath and Beechwood has a resolution rate of 34.1% 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 Heath and Beechwood and Poynton West and Adlington?

      Heath and Beechwood 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 Heath and Beechwood 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 Heath and Beechwood or Poynton West and Adlington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heath and Beechwood 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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