Marbury vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Marbury Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Cheshire Constabulary

      Marbury vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Marbury
      Cheshire Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Cheshire Constabulary
      386 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marbury
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      374
      386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.5%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marbury
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Violent Crime
      190 ↓16%
      174 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↑3%
      25 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓59%
      15 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      13 ↓13%
      17 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑6%
      34 ↑31%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      9 ↓10%
      Public Order
      53 ↓25%
      39 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑250%
      29 ↑32%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑6%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Marbury is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marbury safer than Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Marbury has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 374 crimes in the last 12 months. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 386 crimes. Marbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marbury vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Marbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool shows -2.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marbury and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      In Marbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marbury and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Marbury recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 25. 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Violent crime in Marbury totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marbury and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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%). Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes previously (now 386, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marbury and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marbury and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Marbury falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marbury and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool. 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.