Penketh and Cuerdley vs Upton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Penketh and Cuerdley vs Upton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penketh and Cuerdley safer than Upton?
Penketh and Cuerdley has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 248 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,022 crimes. Penketh and Cuerdley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Penketh and Cuerdley vs Upton?
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. Upton shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Penketh and Cuerdley and Upton?
In Penketh and Cuerdley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (123 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (619 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penketh and Cuerdley and Upton?
Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 62. 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 Upton?
Violent crime in Penketh and Cuerdley totalled 123 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 619 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Penketh and Cuerdley and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 983 crimes previously (now 1,022, +4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penketh and Cuerdley and Upton?
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 Upton has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Penketh and Cuerdley and Upton?
Penketh and Cuerdley falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Upton 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 Upton?
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 Upton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penketh and Cuerdley and Upton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.