Prestbury and Alderley Edge vs Westbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Prestbury and Alderley Edge Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Westbrook Cheshire Constabulary

      Prestbury and Alderley Edge vs Westbrook Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Cheshire Constabulary
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Westbrook
      Cheshire Constabulary
      496 crimes / 12m
      ↑24% trend
      20.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      392
      496
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      426
      400
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↑24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      20.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      151 ↓8%
      174 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓23%
      44 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑30%
      49 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑38%
      23 ↑10%
      Burglary
      24 ↓23%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓8%
      12 ↓50%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      6 ↓25%
      Public Order
      34 ↓15%
      36 ↑13%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓45%
      120 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      5
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prestbury and Alderley Edge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prestbury and Alderley Edge safer than Westbrook?

      Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 392 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 496 crimes. Prestbury and Alderley Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prestbury and Alderley Edge vs Westbrook?

      Prestbury and Alderley Edge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westbrook shows +24% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prestbury and Alderley Edge and Westbrook?

      In Prestbury and Alderley Edge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (151 incidents). In Westbrook, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prestbury and Alderley Edge and Westbrook?

      Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbrook recorded 44. 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Prestbury and Alderley Edge totalled 151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in Westbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prestbury and Alderley Edge and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 426 crimes (now 392, a change of -8%). Westbrook recorded 400 crimes previously (now 496, +24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prestbury and Alderley Edge and Westbrook?

      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. Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a resolution rate of 100% and Westbrook has 20.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prestbury and Alderley Edge and Westbrook?

      Prestbury and Alderley Edge falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Westbrook 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge and Westbrook?

      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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge or Westbrook on a crime map?

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

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