Birchfield vs Heath and Beechwood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchfield vs Heath and Beechwood 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 Birchfield safer than Heath and Beechwood?
Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Heath and Beechwood has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 498 crimes. Birchfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Heath and Beechwood?
Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heath and Beechwood shows +9.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Heath and Beechwood?
In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Heath and Beechwood, it is Violent Crime (219 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Heath and Beechwood?
Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heath and Beechwood recorded 60. 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 Heath and Beechwood?
Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 219 in Heath and Beechwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Heath and Beechwood 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%). Heath and Beechwood recorded 455 crimes previously (now 498, +9.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Heath and Beechwood?
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 Heath and Beechwood has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchfield and Heath and Beechwood?
Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Heath and Beechwood 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 Heath and Beechwood?
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 Heath and Beechwood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Heath and Beechwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.