Abbey Hey vs Balderstone and Kirkholt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Abbey Hey Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Balderstone and Kirkholt Greater Manchester Police

      Abbey Hey vs Balderstone and Kirkholt Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Abbey Hey
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey Hey
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      0
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Hey
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Violent Crime
      3
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      1
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Hey safer than Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Abbey Hey has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 3 crimes in the last 12 months. Balderstone and Kirkholt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey Hey vs Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Abbey Hey shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Balderstone and Kirkholt shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey Hey and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      In Abbey Hey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3 incidents). In Balderstone and Kirkholt, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey Hey and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Abbey Hey recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Balderstone and Kirkholt 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 Abbey Hey vs Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Violent crime in Abbey Hey totalled 3 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Balderstone and Kirkholt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey Hey and Balderstone and Kirkholt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Hey recorded 0 crimes (now 3, a change of 0%). Balderstone and Kirkholt recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Hey and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      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. Abbey Hey has a resolution rate of 0% and Balderstone and Kirkholt has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Hey and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Abbey Hey falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Balderstone and Kirkholt 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 Abbey Hey and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      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 Abbey Hey or Balderstone and Kirkholt on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.