Lymm vs Stockton Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Lymm Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Stockton Heath Cheshire Constabulary

      Lymm vs Stockton Heath Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Lymm
      Cheshire Constabulary
      494 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      16.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stockton Heath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.3% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lymm
      B Stockton Heath
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      494
      383
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      512
      236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↑62.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.1%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lymm
      B Stockton Heath
      Violent Crime
      182 ↓5%
      177 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↑8%
      30 ↑173%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓17%
      27 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑8%
      16 ↑100%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      14 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓29%
      29 ↑12%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      49 ↓8%
      23 ↓4%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      5
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑13%
      30 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓45%
      14 ↑180%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stockton Heath is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lymm safer than Stockton Heath?

      Lymm has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 494 crimes in the last 12 months. Stockton Heath has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 383 crimes. Stockton Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lymm vs Stockton Heath?

      Lymm shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stockton Heath shows +62.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lymm and Stockton Heath?

      In Lymm, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 incidents). In Stockton Heath, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lymm and Stockton Heath?

      Lymm recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stockton Heath recorded 30. 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 Stockton Heath?

      Violent crime in Lymm totalled 182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Stockton Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lymm and Stockton Heath 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%). Stockton Heath recorded 236 crimes previously (now 383, +62.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lymm and Stockton Heath?

      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 Stockton Heath has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lymm and Stockton Heath?

      Lymm falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath?

      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 Stockton Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lymm and Stockton Heath. 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.