Marbury vs Poulton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Marbury Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Poulton North Cheshire Constabulary

      Marbury vs Poulton North Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Marbury
      Cheshire Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Poulton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      794 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      26% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marbury
      B Poulton North
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      374
      794
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      769
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.5%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      26%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marbury
      B Poulton North
      Violent Crime
      190 ↓16%
      376 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑3%
      83 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓59%
      42 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      27 ↑69%
      Burglary
      13 ↓13%
      32 ↑129%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑6%
      58 ↓24%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      38 ↑41%
      Public Order
      53 ↓25%
      83 ↑32%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑250%
      19 ↑46%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑6%
      20 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marbury is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marbury safer than Poulton North?

      Marbury has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 794 crimes. Marbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marbury vs Poulton North?

      Marbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton North shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marbury and Poulton North?

      In Marbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Poulton North, it is Violent Crime (376 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marbury and Poulton North?

      Marbury recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton North recorded 83. 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 Poulton North?

      Violent crime in Marbury totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 376 in Poulton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marbury and Poulton North 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%). Poulton North recorded 769 crimes previously (now 794, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marbury and Poulton North?

      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 Poulton North has 26%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marbury and Poulton North?

      Marbury falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton North 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 Poulton North?

      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 Poulton North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marbury and Poulton North. 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.