Penketh and Cuerdley vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Penketh and Cuerdley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Shavington, Willaston and Rope Cheshire Constabulary

      Penketh and Cuerdley vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Penketh and Cuerdley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Shavington, Willaston and Rope
      Cheshire Constabulary
      475 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      8.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penketh and Cuerdley
      B Shavington, Willaston and Rope
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      248
      475
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      283
      632
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      8.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penketh and Cuerdley
      B Shavington, Willaston and Rope
      Violent Crime
      123 ↓19%
      224 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓33%
      52 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓56%
      26 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓44%
      15 ↑25%
      Burglary
      19 ↓5%
      14 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑27%
      33 ↓11%
      Drugs
      8
      19 ↑171%
      Public Order
      31 ↑94%
      50 ↓32%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓50%
      15 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      6
      Other Crime
      5 ↓44%
      20 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Penketh and Cuerdley is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penketh and Cuerdley safer than Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Penketh and Cuerdley has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 248 crimes in the last 12 months. Shavington, Willaston and Rope has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 475 crimes. Penketh and Cuerdley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penketh and Cuerdley vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Penketh and Cuerdley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shavington, Willaston and Rope shows -24.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      In Penketh and Cuerdley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (123 incidents). In Shavington, Willaston and Rope, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shavington, Willaston and Rope recorded 52. 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 Penketh and Cuerdley vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Violent crime in Penketh and Cuerdley totalled 123 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Shavington, Willaston and Rope. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 283 crimes (now 248, a change of -12.4%). Shavington, Willaston and Rope recorded 632 crimes previously (now 475, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      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. Penketh and Cuerdley has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Shavington, Willaston and Rope has 8.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Penketh and Cuerdley falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Shavington, Willaston and Rope 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 Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      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 Penketh and Cuerdley or Shavington, Willaston and Rope on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penketh and Cuerdley and Shavington, Willaston and Rope. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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