Leighton vs Rixton and Woolston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Leighton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Rixton and Woolston Cheshire Constabulary

      Leighton vs Rixton and Woolston Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Leighton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.9% trend
      38.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Rixton and Woolston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leighton
      B Rixton and Woolston
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      560
      461
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      448
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.9%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.6%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leighton
      B Rixton and Woolston
      Violent Crime
      283 ↑38%
      171 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑113%
      42 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑42%
      23 ↓51%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      50 ↑92%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      19 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑48%
      38 ↑31%
      Drugs
      14 ↑75%
      22 ↑83%
      Public Order
      69 ↑60%
      49 ↑26%
      Robbery
      2
      4
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓48%
      21 ↓30%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rixton and Woolston is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leighton safer than Rixton and Woolston?

      Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 560 crimes in the last 12 months. Rixton and Woolston has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 461 crimes. Rixton and Woolston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leighton vs Rixton and Woolston?

      Leighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rixton and Woolston shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leighton and Rixton and Woolston?

      In Leighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (283 incidents). In Rixton and Woolston, it is Violent Crime (171 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leighton and Rixton and Woolston?

      Leighton recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rixton and Woolston recorded 42. 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 Rixton and Woolston?

      Violent crime in Leighton totalled 283 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 171 in Rixton and Woolston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leighton and Rixton and Woolston 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%). Rixton and Woolston recorded 448 crimes previously (now 461, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leighton and Rixton and Woolston?

      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 Rixton and Woolston has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leighton and Rixton and Woolston?

      Leighton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Rixton and Woolston 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 Rixton and Woolston?

      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 Rixton and Woolston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leighton and Rixton and Woolston. 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.