Ancoats vs Balderstone and Kirkholt

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Ancoats Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Balderstone and Kirkholt Greater Manchester Police

      Ancoats vs Balderstone and Kirkholt Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Ancoats
      Greater Manchester Police
      15 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 Ancoats
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15
      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 Ancoats
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Violent Crime
      8
      2
      Other Theft
      2
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      0
      Burglary
      1
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      1
      Public Order
      1
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      1
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 83/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ancoats safer than Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ancoats has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 15 crimes in the last 12 months. Balderstone and Kirkholt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Balderstone and Kirkholt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ancoats vs Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ancoats 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 Ancoats and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      In Ancoats, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (8 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 Ancoats and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ancoats 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 Ancoats vs Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Violent crime in Ancoats totalled 8 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 Ancoats and Balderstone and Kirkholt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ancoats recorded 0 crimes (now 15, a change of 0%). Balderstone and Kirkholt recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ancoats 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. Ancoats 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 Ancoats and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ancoats 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 Ancoats 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 Ancoats or Balderstone and Kirkholt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ancoats 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.