Leighton vs Poulton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Leighton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Leighton vs Poulton South Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Leighton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.9% trend
      38.6% 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 Leighton
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      560
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.9%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.6%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leighton
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      283 ↑38%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑113%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑42%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑48%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      14 ↑75%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      69 ↑60%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓48%
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      5
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      12 ↑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 Leighton safer than Poulton South?

      Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 560 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Poulton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leighton vs Poulton South?

      Leighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.9% — 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 Leighton and Poulton South?

      In Leighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (283 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 Leighton and Poulton South?

      Leighton recorded 51 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 Leighton vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Leighton totalled 283 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 Leighton and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leighton recorded 392 crimes (now 560, a change of +42.9%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leighton 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. Leighton has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leighton and Poulton South?

      Leighton 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 Leighton 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 Leighton or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leighton 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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