Rixton and Woolston vs Westbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Rixton and Woolston Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Westbrook Cheshire Constabulary

      Rixton and Woolston vs Westbrook Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Rixton and Woolston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      14.3% 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 Rixton and Woolston
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      461
      496
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      400
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      20.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rixton and Woolston
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      171 ↓6%
      174 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓16%
      44 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓51%
      49 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑92%
      23 ↑10%
      Burglary
      19 ↓10%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑31%
      12 ↓50%
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      6 ↓25%
      Public Order
      49 ↑26%
      36 ↑13%
      Robbery
      4
      1
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓30%
      120 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      5
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      10 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rixton and Woolston is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rixton and Woolston safer than Westbrook?

      Rixton and Woolston has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 461 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 496 crimes. Rixton and Woolston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rixton and Woolston vs Westbrook?

      Rixton and Woolston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Rixton and Woolston and Westbrook?

      In Rixton and Woolston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 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 Rixton and Woolston and Westbrook?

      Rixton and Woolston recorded 42 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 Rixton and Woolston vs Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Rixton and Woolston totalled 171 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 Rixton and Woolston and Westbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rixton and Woolston recorded 448 crimes (now 461, a change of +2.9%). Westbrook recorded 400 crimes previously (now 496, +24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rixton and Woolston 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. Rixton and Woolston has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Westbrook has 20.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rixton and Woolston and Westbrook?

      Rixton and Woolston 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 Rixton and Woolston 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 Rixton and Woolston or Westbrook on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.