Birchfield vs Kingsley and Gowy

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Kingsley and Gowy Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchfield vs Kingsley and Gowy Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      622 crimes / 12m
      ↑177.7% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Kingsley and Gowy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchfield
      B Kingsley and Gowy
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      622
      147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      224
      260
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑177.7%
      ↓43.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchfield
      B Kingsley and Gowy
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑223%
      70 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↑124%
      11 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑175%
      13 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑400%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      11 ↑38%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑136%
      16 ↓56%
      Drugs
      15 ↑114%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      63 ↑152%
      16 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑240%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsley and Gowy is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchfield safer than Kingsley and Gowy?

      Birchfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 622 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsley and Gowy has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 147 crimes. Kingsley and Gowy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Kingsley and Gowy?

      Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +177.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsley and Gowy shows -43.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Kingsley and Gowy?

      In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Kingsley and Gowy, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Kingsley and Gowy?

      Birchfield recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsley and Gowy recorded 11. 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 Kingsley and Gowy?

      Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Kingsley and Gowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Kingsley and Gowy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 224 crimes (now 622, a change of +177.7%). Kingsley and Gowy recorded 260 crimes previously (now 147, -43.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Kingsley and Gowy?

      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 17.9% and Kingsley and Gowy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchfield and Kingsley and Gowy?

      Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Kingsley and Gowy 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 Kingsley and Gowy?

      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 Kingsley and Gowy on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Kingsley and Gowy. 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.