Appleton - Widnes vs Davenham and Moulton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Appleton - Widnes Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Davenham and Moulton Cheshire Constabulary

      Appleton - Widnes vs Davenham and Moulton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Appleton - Widnes
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,602 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Davenham and Moulton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      543 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Appleton - Widnes
      B Davenham and Moulton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,602
      543
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,574
      569
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↓4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Appleton - Widnes
      B Davenham and Moulton
      Violent Crime
      625 ↑9%
      260 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↑44%
      72 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓26%
      25 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑53%
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      35 ↓8%
      17 ↑70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑53%
      24 ↓29%
      Drugs
      62 ↑9%
      19 ↑12%
      Public Order
      196 ↑31%
      58 ↓5%
      Robbery
      21 ↑24%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↓47%
      35 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑58%
      1
      Other Crime
      34 ↑0%
      19 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Davenham and Moulton is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Appleton - Widnes safer than Davenham and Moulton?

      Appleton - Widnes has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,602 crimes in the last 12 months. Davenham and Moulton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 543 crimes. Davenham and Moulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Appleton - Widnes vs Davenham and Moulton?

      Appleton - Widnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Davenham and Moulton shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton?

      In Appleton - Widnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (625 incidents). In Davenham and Moulton, it is Violent Crime (260 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton?

      Appleton - Widnes recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Davenham and Moulton recorded 72. 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 Appleton - Widnes vs Davenham and Moulton?

      Violent crime in Appleton - Widnes totalled 625 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 260 in Davenham and Moulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Appleton - Widnes recorded 1,574 crimes (now 1,602, a change of +1.8%). Davenham and Moulton recorded 569 crimes previously (now 543, -4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton?

      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. Appleton - Widnes has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Davenham and Moulton has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton?

      Appleton - Widnes falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Davenham and Moulton 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 Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton?

      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 Appleton - Widnes or Davenham and Moulton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Appleton - Widnes and Davenham and Moulton. 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.