Broughton vs Irwell Riverside

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
      Irwell Riverside Greater Manchester Police

      Broughton vs Irwell Riverside 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
      Irwell Riverside
      Greater Manchester Police
      13 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broughton
      B Irwell Riverside
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      26
      13
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18
      9
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↑44.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broughton
      B Irwell Riverside
      Violent Crime
      21 ↑91%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      2
      1
      Drugs
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      A Broughton is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 78/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broughton safer than Irwell Riverside?

      Broughton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 26 crimes in the last 12 months. Irwell Riverside has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 13 crimes. Broughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broughton vs Irwell Riverside?

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

      What types of crime are most common in Broughton and Irwell Riverside?

      In Broughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (21 incidents). In Irwell Riverside, it is Violent Crime (9 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton and Irwell Riverside?

      Broughton recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Irwell Riverside 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 Irwell Riverside?

      Violent crime in Broughton totalled 21 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Irwell Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broughton and Irwell Riverside 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%). Irwell Riverside recorded 9 crimes previously (now 13, +44.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton and Irwell Riverside?

      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 Irwell Riverside has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broughton and Irwell Riverside?

      Broughton falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Irwell Riverside 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 Irwell Riverside?

      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 Irwell Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broughton and Irwell Riverside. 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.