Hoole vs Knutsford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Hoole Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Knutsford Cheshire Constabulary

      Hoole vs Knutsford Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hoole
      Cheshire Constabulary
      856 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Knutsford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoole
      B Knutsford
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      856
      640
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      484
      669
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑76.9%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoole
      B Knutsford
      Violent Crime
      345 ↑75%
      258 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↑70%
      53 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑68%
      49 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑13%
      14 ↑8%
      Burglary
      16 ↓27%
      32 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑82%
      44 ↓24%
      Drugs
      58 ↑480%
      22 ↑69%
      Public Order
      94 ↑71%
      68 ↓1%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      114 ↑58%
      69 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑243%
      16 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Knutsford is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoole safer than Knutsford?

      Hoole has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 856 crimes in the last 12 months. Knutsford has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 640 crimes. Knutsford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoole vs Knutsford?

      Hoole shows a year-on-year crime trend of +76.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Knutsford shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoole and Knutsford?

      In Hoole, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (345 incidents). In Knutsford, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoole and Knutsford?

      Hoole recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knutsford recorded 53. 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 Hoole vs Knutsford?

      Violent crime in Hoole totalled 345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Knutsford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoole and Knutsford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoole recorded 484 crimes (now 856, a change of +76.9%). Knutsford recorded 669 crimes previously (now 640, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoole and Knutsford?

      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. Hoole has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Knutsford has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoole and Knutsford?

      Hoole falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Knutsford 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 Hoole and Knutsford?

      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 Hoole or Knutsford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoole and Knutsford. 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.