Westbrook vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Westbrook Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Cheshire Constabulary

      Westbrook vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Westbrook
      Cheshire Constabulary
      496 crimes / 12m
      ↑24% trend
      20.3% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Westbrook
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      496
      386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      400
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Westbrook
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Violent Crime
      174 ↑51%
      174 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑19%
      25 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑2%
      15 ↓63%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑10%
      15 ↑114%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      17 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓50%
      34 ↑31%
      Drugs
      6 ↓25%
      9 ↓10%
      Public Order
      36 ↑13%
      39 ↓3%
      Robbery
      1
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑33%
      29 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑11%
      11 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Westbrook safer than Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Westbrook has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 496 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 Westbrook vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Westbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24% — 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 Westbrook and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      In Westbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (174 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 Westbrook and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Westbrook recorded 44 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 Westbrook vs Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Violent crime in Westbrook totalled 174 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 Westbrook and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westbrook recorded 400 crimes (now 496, a change of +24%). Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes previously (now 386, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westbrook 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. Westbrook has a resolution rate of 20.3% 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 Westbrook and Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool?

      Westbrook 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 Westbrook 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 Westbrook or Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westbrook 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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