Bewsey and Whitecross vs Ashton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bewsey and Whitecross vs Ashton 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 Bewsey and Whitecross safer than Ashton?
Bewsey and Whitecross has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,676 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashton has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 6 crimes. Ashton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bewsey and Whitecross vs Ashton?
Bewsey and Whitecross shows a year-on-year crime trend of +56.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ashton shows +500% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton?
In Bewsey and Whitecross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,220 incidents). In Ashton, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton?
Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashton 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 Bewsey and Whitecross vs Ashton?
Violent crime in Bewsey and Whitecross totalled 1,220 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Ashton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bewsey and Whitecross recorded 1,706 crimes (now 2,676, a change of +56.9%). Ashton recorded 1 crimes previously (now 6, +500%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton?
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. Bewsey and Whitecross has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Ashton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton?
Bewsey and Whitecross falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Ashton 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 Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton?
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 Bewsey and Whitecross or Ashton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bewsey and Whitecross and Ashton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.