Westhoughton South vs Atherton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Westhoughton South vs Atherton 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 Westhoughton South safer than Atherton?
Westhoughton South has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 2 crimes in the last 12 months. Atherton has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Westhoughton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Westhoughton South vs Atherton?
Westhoughton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -71.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Atherton shows -54.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Westhoughton South and Atherton?
In Westhoughton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1 incidents). In Atherton, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Westhoughton South and Atherton?
Westhoughton South recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Atherton 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 Westhoughton South vs Atherton?
Violent crime in Westhoughton South totalled 1 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Atherton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Westhoughton South and Atherton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Westhoughton South recorded 7 crimes (now 2, a change of -71.4%). Atherton recorded 11 crimes previously (now 5, -54.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Westhoughton South and Atherton?
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. Westhoughton South has a resolution rate of 0% and Atherton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Westhoughton South and Atherton?
Westhoughton South falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Atherton 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 Westhoughton South and Atherton?
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 Westhoughton South or Atherton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Westhoughton South and Atherton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.