Bollington vs Dane Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Bollington Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Dane Valley Cheshire Constabulary

      Bollington vs Dane Valley Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Bollington
      Cheshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      20% 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 Bollington
      B Dane Valley
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓25.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bollington
      B Dane Valley
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑7%
      124 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      15 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓19%
      12 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓56%
      7 ↓42%
      Burglary
      9 ↓50%
      11 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓37%
      14 ↓36%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      11 ↑38%
      Public Order
      37 ↑19%
      27 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dane Valley is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bollington safer than Dane Valley?

      Bollington has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 299 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 Bollington vs Dane Valley?

      Bollington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Bollington and Dane Valley?

      In Bollington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 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 Bollington and Dane Valley?

      Bollington recorded 38 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 Bollington vs Dane Valley?

      Violent crime in Bollington totalled 143 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 Bollington and Dane Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bollington recorded 307 crimes (now 299, a change of -2.6%). Dane Valley recorded 321 crimes previously (now 238, -25.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bollington 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. Bollington has a resolution rate of 20% and Dane Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bollington and Dane Valley?

      Bollington 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 Bollington 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 Bollington or Dane Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bollington and Dane Valley. 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.