Poulton South vs Wistaston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Poulton South vs Wistaston 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 Wistaston?
Poulton South has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Wistaston has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 610 crimes. Poulton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Poulton South vs Wistaston?
Poulton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +108.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wistaston shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Poulton South and Wistaston?
In Poulton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 incidents). In Wistaston, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poulton South and Wistaston?
Poulton South recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wistaston recorded 65. 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 Wistaston?
Violent crime in Poulton South totalled 279 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Wistaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Poulton South and Wistaston 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%). Wistaston recorded 559 crimes previously (now 610, +9.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poulton South and Wistaston?
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 Wistaston has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Poulton South and Wistaston?
Poulton South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wistaston 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 Wistaston?
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 Wistaston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poulton South and Wistaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.