Ardwick vs Balderstone and Kirkholt

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Ardwick Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Balderstone and Kirkholt Greater Manchester Police

      Ardwick vs Balderstone and Kirkholt Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Ardwick
      Greater Manchester Police
      11 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 Ardwick
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      11
      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 Ardwick
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt
      Violent Crime
      5
      2
      Other Theft
      2
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      0
      Burglary
      1
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      1
      Drugs
      1
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Balderstone and Kirkholt is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 84/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ardwick safer than Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ardwick has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 11 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 Ardwick vs Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ardwick 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 Ardwick and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      In Ardwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5 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 Ardwick and Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Ardwick 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 Ardwick vs Balderstone and Kirkholt?

      Violent crime in Ardwick totalled 5 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 Ardwick and Balderstone and Kirkholt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ardwick recorded 0 crimes (now 11, a change of 0%). Balderstone and Kirkholt recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

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

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

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

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