Stockton Heath vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Stockton Heath Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Cheshire Constabulary

      Stockton Heath vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stockton Heath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.3% 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 Stockton Heath
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      383
      386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑62.3%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stockton Heath
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑67%
      174 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑173%
      25 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑29%
      15 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑100%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      14 ↑40%
      17 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑12%
      34 ↑31%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      9 ↓10%
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      39 ↓3%
      Robbery
      5
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑100%
      29 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑180%
      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 Stockton Heath safer than Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Stockton Heath has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 383 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 Stockton Heath vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Stockton Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +62.3% — 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 Stockton Heath and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      In Stockton Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Stockton Heath and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Stockton Heath recorded 30 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 Stockton Heath vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Violent crime in Stockton Heath totalled 177 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 Stockton Heath and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stockton Heath recorded 236 crimes (now 383, a change of +62.3%). Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes previously (now 386, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stockton Heath 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. Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath or Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stockton Heath 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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