Wistaston vs Altrincham East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wistaston vs Altrincham East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wistaston safer than Altrincham East?
Wistaston has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 771 crimes in the last 12 months. Altrincham East has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Altrincham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wistaston vs Altrincham East?
Wistaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Altrincham East shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wistaston and Altrincham East?
In Wistaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (347 incidents). In Altrincham East, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wistaston and Altrincham East?
Wistaston recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Altrincham East recorded 0. 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 Wistaston vs Altrincham East?
Violent crime in Wistaston totalled 347 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Altrincham East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wistaston and Altrincham East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wistaston recorded 563 crimes (now 771, a change of +36.9%). Altrincham East recorded 7 crimes previously (now 2, -71.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wistaston and Altrincham 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. Wistaston has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Altrincham East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wistaston and Altrincham East?
Wistaston falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Altrincham East is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Wistaston and Altrincham 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 Wistaston or Altrincham East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wistaston and Altrincham East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.