Overton vs Altrincham West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Overton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Altrincham West Greater Manchester Police

      Overton vs Altrincham West Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Overton
      North Wales Police
      92 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Altrincham West
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Overton
      B Altrincham West
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      92
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      104
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.5%
      ↓57.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Overton
      B Altrincham West
      Violent Crime
      49 ↑2%
      3 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓12%
      0
      Other Theft
      9 ↓25%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Altrincham West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 77/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Overton safer than Altrincham West?

      Overton has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 92 crimes in the last 12 months. Altrincham West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Altrincham West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Overton vs Altrincham West?

      Overton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Altrincham West shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Overton and Altrincham West?

      In Overton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (49 incidents). In Altrincham West, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Overton and Altrincham West?

      Overton recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Altrincham West 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 Overton vs Altrincham West?

      Violent crime in Overton totalled 49 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Altrincham West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Overton and Altrincham West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Overton recorded 104 crimes (now 92, a change of -11.5%). Altrincham West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Overton and Altrincham West?

      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. Overton has a resolution rate of 0% and Altrincham West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Overton and Altrincham West?

      Overton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Altrincham West 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 Overton and Altrincham West?

      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 Overton or Altrincham West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Overton and Altrincham West. 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.