Poynton West and Adlington vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Poynton West and Adlington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Cheshire Constabulary

      Poynton West and Adlington vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Poynton West and Adlington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Cheshire Constabulary
      386 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poynton West and Adlington
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      362
      386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      304
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.1%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poynton West and Adlington
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Violent Crime
      173 ↑15%
      174 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      34 ↓6%
      25 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑25%
      15 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑25%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      16 ↑14%
      17 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑89%
      34 ↑31%
      Drugs
      13 ↑30%
      9 ↓10%
      Public Order
      41 ↑71%
      39 ↓3%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑40%
      29 ↑32%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poynton West and Adlington safer than Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Poynton West and Adlington has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 362 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 Poynton West and Adlington vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Poynton West and Adlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.1% — 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 Poynton West and Adlington and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      In Poynton West and Adlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (173 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 Poynton West and Adlington and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Poynton West and Adlington recorded 34 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 Poynton West and Adlington vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Violent crime in Poynton West and Adlington totalled 173 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 Poynton West and Adlington and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poynton West and Adlington recorded 304 crimes (now 362, a change of +19.1%). Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes previously (now 386, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poynton West and Adlington 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. Poynton West and Adlington has a resolution rate of 23.1% 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 Poynton West and Adlington and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Poynton West and Adlington 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 Poynton West and Adlington 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 Poynton West and Adlington or Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poynton West and Adlington 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.

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