Broughton vs Kersal
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broughton vs Kersal Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broughton safer than Kersal?
Broughton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 26 crimes in the last 12 months. Kersal 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 Kersal?
Broughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kersal shows +433.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broughton and Kersal?
In Broughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (21 incidents). In Kersal, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton and Kersal?
Broughton recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kersal 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 Kersal?
Violent crime in Broughton totalled 21 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Kersal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broughton and Kersal 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%). Kersal recorded 3 crimes previously (now 16, +433.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton and Kersal?
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 Kersal has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broughton and Kersal?
Broughton falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Kersal 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 Kersal?
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 Kersal on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broughton and Kersal. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.