Birchwood vs Crewe Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Birchwood Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Crewe Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchwood vs Crewe Central Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Birchwood
      Cheshire Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      19.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,634 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchwood
      B Crewe Central
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      718
      2,634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      813
      1,992
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.7%
      35.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchwood
      B Crewe Central
      Violent Crime
      333 ↓16%
      996 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓31%
      290 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓16%
      133 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑63%
      34 ↑48%
      Burglary
      27 ↑93%
      62 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓17%
      165 ↑26%
      Drugs
      26 ↑44%
      185 ↑278%
      Public Order
      89 ↓1%
      321 ↑29%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓13%
      284 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓62%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑0%
      44 ↑52%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      40 ↑122%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓54%
      52 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Birchwood is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchwood safer than Crewe Central?

      Birchwood has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Crewe Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,634 crimes. Birchwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchwood vs Crewe Central?

      Birchwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crewe Central shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchwood and Crewe Central?

      In Birchwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (333 incidents). In Crewe Central, it is Violent Crime (996 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchwood and Crewe Central?

      Birchwood recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crewe Central recorded 290. 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 Birchwood vs Crewe Central?

      Violent crime in Birchwood totalled 333 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 996 in Crewe Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchwood and Crewe Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchwood recorded 813 crimes (now 718, a change of -11.7%). Crewe Central recorded 1,992 crimes previously (now 2,634, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchwood and Crewe Central?

      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. Birchwood has a resolution rate of 19.7% and Crewe Central has 35.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchwood and Crewe Central?

      Birchwood falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Crewe Central 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 Birchwood and Crewe Central?

      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 Birchwood or Crewe Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchwood and Crewe Central. 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.