Lymm vs Poulton South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Lymm Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Lymm vs Poulton South Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Lymm
      Cheshire Constabulary
      494 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      16.1% 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 Lymm
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      494
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      512
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lymm
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      182 ↓5%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↑8%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓17%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑8%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓29%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      49 ↓8%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      2
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑13%
      8
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      5
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lymm is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lymm safer than Poulton South?

      Lymm has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 494 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Lymm scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lymm vs Poulton South?

      Lymm shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Lymm and Poulton South?

      In Lymm, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 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 Lymm and Poulton South?

      Lymm recorded 71 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 Lymm vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Lymm totalled 182 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 Lymm and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lymm recorded 512 crimes (now 494, a change of -3.5%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lymm 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. Lymm has a resolution rate of 16.1% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lymm and Poulton South?

      Lymm 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 Lymm 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 Lymm or Poulton South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lymm and Poulton South. 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.