How are crime safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated using official crime data from data.police.uk. Scores range from 0-100, where 100 is the safest. The score considers total crime volume, crime types, and population density.

Where does the crime data come from?

All crime data on CrimeSafe UK comes from the official UK Police API (data.police.uk), which is updated monthly by all 44 police forces in England and Wales.

Kearsley vs Swinton North

Q: Is Kearsley or Swinton North safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, Swinton North and Kearsley have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

Crime rate comparison • July 2026 data

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Both score 100/100

Kearsley

Greater Manchester Police

100

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Swinton North

Greater Manchester Police

100

Safety Score

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Summary

Kearsley has a safety score of 100/100, while Swinton North scores 100/100. Both neighbourhoods have identical safety ratings.

Safety scores are based on official police crime data and represent the neighbourhood's percentile ranking compared to all UK neighbourhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kearsley or Swinton North safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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