Poulton South vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Poulton South vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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 Poulton South safer than Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 386 crimes. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Poulton South vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
Poulton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +108.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool shows -2.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Poulton South and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
In Poulton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 incidents). In Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poulton South and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
Poulton South recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 25. 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
Violent crime in Poulton South totalled 279 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Poulton South and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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%). Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes previously (now 386, -2.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poulton South and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Poulton South and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
Poulton South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?
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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poulton South and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.