Rixton and Woolston vs Wilmslow East

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
      52/100
      Wilmslow East Cheshire Constabulary

      Rixton and Woolston vs Wilmslow East 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
      52/100
      Average
      Wilmslow East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rixton and Woolston
      B Wilmslow East
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      461
      353
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rixton and Woolston
      B Wilmslow East
      Violent Crime
      171 ↓6%
      105 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓16%
      19 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓51%
      22 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑92%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      19 ↓10%
      32 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑31%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      24 ↑243%
      Public Order
      49 ↑26%
      38 ↑52%
      Robbery
      4
      2
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓30%
      77 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      13 ↑1200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmslow East is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 41/100 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 Wilmslow East?

      Rixton and Woolston has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 461 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmslow East has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 353 crimes. Wilmslow East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rixton and Woolston vs Wilmslow East?

      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. Wilmslow East shows +29.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rixton and Woolston and Wilmslow East?

      In Rixton and Woolston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Wilmslow East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rixton and Woolston and Wilmslow East?

      Rixton and Woolston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmslow East recorded 19. 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 Wilmslow East?

      Violent crime in Rixton and Woolston totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Wilmslow East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rixton and Woolston and Wilmslow East 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%). Wilmslow East recorded 273 crimes previously (now 353, +29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rixton and Woolston and Wilmslow East?

      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 Wilmslow East has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rixton and Woolston and Wilmslow East?

      Rixton and Woolston falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wilmslow East 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 Wilmslow East?

      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 Wilmslow East on a crime map?

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

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