Alsager vs Birchfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Alsager Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary

      Alsager vs Birchfield Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Alsager
      Cheshire Constabulary
      735 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      411 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alsager
      B Birchfield
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      735
      411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      779
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑71.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      33.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alsager
      B Birchfield
      Violent Crime
      358 ↓5%
      194 ↑116%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↓16%
      59 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓19%
      28 ↑115%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑20%
      19 ↑138%
      Burglary
      24 ↓4%
      7 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑0%
      32 ↑28%
      Drugs
      16 ↓27%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      89 ↓2%
      34 ↑48%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑31%
      12 ↑140%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓11%
      5
      Other Crime
      16 ↑0%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Birchfield is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alsager safer than Birchfield?

      Alsager has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 735 crimes in the last 12 months. Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 411 crimes. Birchfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alsager vs Birchfield?

      Alsager shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Birchfield shows +71.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alsager and Birchfield?

      In Alsager, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (358 incidents). In Birchfield, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alsager and Birchfield?

      Alsager recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Birchfield recorded 59. 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 Alsager vs Birchfield?

      Violent crime in Alsager totalled 358 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Birchfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alsager and Birchfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alsager recorded 779 crimes (now 735, a change of -5.7%). Birchfield recorded 240 crimes previously (now 411, +71.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alsager and Birchfield?

      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. Alsager has a resolution rate of 26% and Birchfield has 33.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alsager and Birchfield?

      Alsager falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Birchfield is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alsager and Birchfield?

      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 Alsager or Birchfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alsager and Birchfield. 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.