Blacon vs Ditton and Hale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Blacon Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      35/100
      Ditton and Hale Cheshire Constabulary

      Blacon vs Ditton and Hale Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Blacon
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,780 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.6% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Ditton and Hale
      Cheshire Constabulary
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blacon
      B Ditton and Hale
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,780
      545
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,610
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.6%
      ↓14.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blacon
      B Ditton and Hale
      Violent Crime
      785 ↑13%
      255 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↓4%
      39 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓13%
      37 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓21%
      26 ↓24%
      Burglary
      53 ↑18%
      27 ↑59%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↑27%
      36 ↓14%
      Drugs
      76 ↑38%
      29 ↑21%
      Public Order
      207 ↑13%
      58 ↓2%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      221 ↑8%
      4 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑100%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓35%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑0%
      19 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ditton and Hale is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blacon safer than Ditton and Hale?

      Blacon has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,780 crimes in the last 12 months. Ditton and Hale has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 545 crimes. Ditton and Hale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blacon vs Ditton and Hale?

      Blacon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ditton and Hale shows -14.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blacon and Ditton and Hale?

      In Blacon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (785 incidents). In Ditton and Hale, it is Violent Crime (255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blacon and Ditton and Hale?

      Blacon recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ditton and Hale recorded 39. 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 Blacon vs Ditton and Hale?

      Violent crime in Blacon totalled 785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 255 in Ditton and Hale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blacon and Ditton and Hale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blacon recorded 1,610 crimes (now 1,780, a change of +10.6%). Ditton and Hale recorded 638 crimes previously (now 545, -14.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blacon and Ditton and Hale?

      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. Blacon has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Ditton and Hale has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blacon and Ditton and Hale?

      Blacon falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Ditton and Hale 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 Blacon and Ditton and Hale?

      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 Blacon or Ditton and Hale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blacon and Ditton and Hale. 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.