Poulton South vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Poulton South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Saughall, Mollington and Elton Cheshire Constabulary

      Poulton South vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Poulton South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.9% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Saughall, Mollington and Elton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      754 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.6% trend
      38.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poulton South
      B Saughall, Mollington and Elton
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      514
      754
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      246
      511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑108.9%
      ↑47.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      38.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poulton South
      B Saughall, Mollington and Elton
      Violent Crime
      279 ↑96%
      291 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑88%
      76 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑213%
      54 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑325%
      30 ↑11%
      Burglary
      13 ↑117%
      30 ↑131%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑81%
      55 ↑57%
      Drugs
      20 ↑233%
      32 ↑113%
      Public Order
      56 ↑124%
      84 ↑33%
      Robbery
      2
      2
      Shoplifting
      8
      76 ↑322%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      9 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      14 ↑40%
      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 South safer than Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Saughall, Mollington and Elton has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 754 crimes. Poulton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poulton South vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Poulton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +108.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saughall, Mollington and Elton shows +47.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poulton South and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      In Poulton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 incidents). In Saughall, Mollington and Elton, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poulton South and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Poulton South recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saughall, Mollington and Elton recorded 76. 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 South vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Violent crime in Poulton South totalled 279 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Saughall, Mollington and Elton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poulton South and Saughall, Mollington and Elton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poulton South recorded 246 crimes (now 514, a change of +108.9%). Saughall, Mollington and Elton recorded 511 crimes previously (now 754, +47.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poulton South and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Saughall, Mollington and Elton has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poulton South and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Poulton South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Saughall, Mollington and Elton 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 South and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      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 South or Saughall, Mollington and Elton on a crime map?

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

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