Is Great Sankey South Safe?
Crime statistics for Great Sankey South. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 643 total crimes recorded in Great Sankey South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Great Sankey South — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Great Sankey South safe?
Great Sankey South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 14/100, rated High Crime. A total of 643 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 49.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Great Sankey South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Great Sankey South in the last 12 months?
643 crimes were recorded in Great Sankey South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 49.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (430 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 344 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Great Sankey South?
The most common crime in Great Sankey South is Violent Crime, with 344 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 53.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Great Sankey South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Great Sankey South is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 49.5% — from 430 crimes in the previous 12 months to 643 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Great Sankey South?
Great Sankey South has a safety score of 14 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Great Sankey South compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?
Great Sankey South has a safety score of 14/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Great Sankey South is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Great Sankey South?
31% of crimes recorded in Great Sankey South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cheshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Great Sankey South?
344 violent crimes were recorded in Great Sankey South in the last 12 months — representing 53.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 55 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Great Sankey South last updated?
The crime data for Great Sankey South was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Great Sankey South with other areas?
You can compare Great Sankey South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.