Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool vs Wilmslow East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Wilmslow East Cheshire Constabulary

      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool vs Wilmslow East Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      Cheshire Constabulary
      386 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Wilmslow East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      26.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      B Wilmslow East
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      386
      353
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      273
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool
      B Wilmslow East
      Violent Crime
      174 ↓4%
      105 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓14%
      19 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓63%
      22 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑114%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      17 ↓19%
      32 ↑88%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑31%
      8 ↓20%
      Drugs
      9 ↓10%
      24 ↑243%
      Public Order
      39 ↓3%
      38 ↑52%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑32%
      77 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      13 ↑1200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmslow East is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool safer than Wilmslow East?

      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 386 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool vs Wilmslow East?

      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool and Wilmslow East?

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

      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 25 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool vs Wilmslow East?

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool recorded 395 crimes (now 386, a change of -2.3%). Wilmslow East recorded 273 crimes previously (now 353, +29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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. Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Wilmslow East has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool and Wilmslow East?

      Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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 Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool or Wilmslow East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Willaston, Thornton and Netherpool 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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