Birchfield vs Dane Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Dane Valley Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchfield vs Dane Valley Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      411 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Dane Valley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchfield
      B Dane Valley
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      411
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑71.3%
      ↓25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchfield
      B Dane Valley
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑116%
      124 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      15 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑115%
      12 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      11 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑28%
      14 ↓36%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      34 ↑48%
      27 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑140%
      5 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dane Valley is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchfield safer than Dane Valley?

      Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Dane Valley has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 238 crimes. Dane Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Dane Valley?

      Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dane Valley shows -25.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Dane Valley?

      In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Dane Valley, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Dane Valley?

      Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dane Valley recorded 15. 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 Birchfield vs Dane Valley?

      Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Dane Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 240 crimes (now 411, a change of +71.3%). Dane Valley recorded 321 crimes previously (now 238, -25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Dane Valley?

      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. Birchfield has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Dane Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchfield and Dane Valley?

      Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Dane Valley 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 Birchfield and Dane Valley?

      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 Birchfield or Dane Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Dane Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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