Alsager vs Benchill
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alsager vs Benchill 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 Alsager safer than Benchill?
Alsager has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 735 crimes in the last 12 months. Benchill has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Benchill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alsager vs Benchill?
Alsager shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Benchill shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alsager and Benchill?
In Alsager, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (358 incidents). In Benchill, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alsager and Benchill?
Alsager recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Benchill 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 Alsager vs Benchill?
Violent crime in Alsager totalled 358 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Benchill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alsager and Benchill 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%). Benchill recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alsager and Benchill?
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 Benchill has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alsager and Benchill?
Alsager falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Benchill 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 Alsager and Benchill?
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 Benchill on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alsager and Benchill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.