Marbury vs Penketh and Cuerdley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Marbury Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Penketh and Cuerdley Cheshire Constabulary

      Marbury vs Penketh and Cuerdley Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Marbury
      Cheshire Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Penketh and Cuerdley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marbury
      B Penketh and Cuerdley
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      374
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.5%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marbury
      B Penketh and Cuerdley
      Violent Crime
      190 ↓16%
      123 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑3%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓59%
      14 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      5 ↓44%
      Burglary
      13 ↓13%
      19 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑6%
      19 ↑27%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      8
      Public Order
      53 ↓25%
      31 ↑94%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      5
      Other Crime
      17 ↑6%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penketh and Cuerdley is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marbury safer than Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Marbury has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Penketh and Cuerdley has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 248 crimes. Penketh and Cuerdley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marbury vs Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Marbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penketh and Cuerdley shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      In Marbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Penketh and Cuerdley, it is Violent Crime (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Marbury recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 14. 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 Marbury vs Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Violent crime in Marbury totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 123 in Penketh and Cuerdley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marbury recorded 459 crimes (now 374, a change of -18.5%). Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 283 crimes previously (now 248, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      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. Marbury has a resolution rate of 0% and Penketh and Cuerdley has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      Marbury falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Penketh and Cuerdley 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 Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley?

      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 Marbury or Penketh and Cuerdley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marbury and Penketh and Cuerdley. 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.