Poplars and Hulme vs Warrington Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Poplars and Hulme Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Warrington Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary

      Poplars and Hulme vs Warrington Town Centre Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Poplars and Hulme
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,522 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Warrington Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,770 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poplars and Hulme
      B Warrington Town Centre
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,522
      2,770
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,319
      2,042
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.4%
      ↑35.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poplars and Hulme
      B Warrington Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      804 ↑21%
      1,113 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑3%
      191 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑24%
      142 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↑61%
      30 ↑36%
      Burglary
      49 ↑32%
      67 ↑91%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓2%
      155 ↑85%
      Drugs
      59 ↑28%
      267 ↑21%
      Public Order
      149 ↑1%
      363 ↑40%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      21 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓10%
      239 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑40%
      88 ↑91%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      36 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓3%
      45 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Poplars and Hulme is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poplars and Hulme safer than Warrington Town Centre?

      Poplars and Hulme has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,522 crimes in the last 12 months. Warrington Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,770 crimes. Poplars and Hulme scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poplars and Hulme vs Warrington Town Centre?

      Poplars and Hulme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warrington Town Centre shows +35.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre?

      In Poplars and Hulme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (804 incidents). In Warrington Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (1,113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre?

      Poplars and Hulme recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warrington Town Centre recorded 191. 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 Poplars and Hulme vs Warrington Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Poplars and Hulme totalled 804 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,113 in Warrington Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poplars and Hulme recorded 1,319 crimes (now 1,522, a change of +15.4%). Warrington Town Centre recorded 2,042 crimes previously (now 2,770, +35.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre?

      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. Poplars and Hulme has a resolution rate of 25.1% and Warrington Town Centre has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre?

      Poplars and Hulme falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Warrington Town Centre 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 Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre?

      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 Poplars and Hulme or Warrington Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poplars and Hulme and Warrington Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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