Broughton vs Higher Cheetham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Broughton Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Higher Cheetham Greater Manchester Police

      Broughton vs Higher Cheetham Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Broughton
      Greater Manchester Police
      26 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Higher Cheetham
      Greater Manchester Police
      16 crimes / 12m
      ↑60% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broughton
      B Higher Cheetham
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      26
      16
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18
      10
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↑60%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broughton
      B Higher Cheetham
      Violent Crime
      21 ↑91%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      2
      2
      Drugs
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broughton is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 78/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broughton safer than Higher Cheetham?

      Broughton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 26 crimes in the last 12 months. Higher Cheetham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 16 crimes. Broughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broughton vs Higher Cheetham?

      Broughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Higher Cheetham shows +60% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broughton and Higher Cheetham?

      In Broughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (21 incidents). In Higher Cheetham, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton and Higher Cheetham?

      Broughton recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Higher Cheetham 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 Broughton vs Higher Cheetham?

      Violent crime in Broughton totalled 21 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Higher Cheetham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broughton and Higher Cheetham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broughton recorded 18 crimes (now 26, a change of +44.4%). Higher Cheetham recorded 10 crimes previously (now 16, +60%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton and Higher Cheetham?

      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. Broughton has a resolution rate of 25% and Higher Cheetham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broughton and Higher Cheetham?

      Broughton falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Higher Cheetham 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 Broughton and Higher Cheetham?

      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 Broughton or Higher Cheetham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broughton and Higher Cheetham. 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.