Poulton North vs Poulton South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Poulton North Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary

      Poulton North vs Poulton South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Poulton North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      794 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Poulton South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poulton North
      B Poulton South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      794
      514
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      769
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      21.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poulton North
      B Poulton South
      Violent Crime
      376 ↓11%
      279 ↑96%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑38%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑11%
      25 ↑213%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑69%
      17 ↑325%
      Burglary
      32 ↑129%
      13 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↓24%
      29 ↑81%
      Drugs
      38 ↑41%
      20 ↑233%
      Public Order
      83 ↑32%
      56 ↑124%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      2
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑46%
      8
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      5
      Other Crime
      20 ↓23%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poulton North safer than Poulton South?

      Poulton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 794 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 514 crimes. Poulton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poulton North vs Poulton South?

      Poulton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton South shows +108.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Poulton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In Poulton South, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Poulton North recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton South recorded 47. 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 Poulton North vs Poulton South?

      Violent crime in Poulton North totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Poulton South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poulton North and Poulton South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poulton North recorded 769 crimes (now 794, a change of +3.3%). Poulton South recorded 246 crimes previously (now 514, +108.9%).

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

      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. Poulton North has a resolution rate of 26% and Poulton South has 21.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poulton North and Poulton South?

      Poulton North falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Poulton South 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 Poulton North and Poulton South?

      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 Poulton North or Poulton South on a crime map?

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

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