Broadheath vs Chester Villages

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadheath Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Chester Villages Cheshire Constabulary

      Broadheath vs Chester Villages Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadheath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      782 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Chester Villages
      Cheshire Constabulary
      301 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadheath
      B Chester Villages
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      782
      301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      593
      272
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.9%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadheath
      B Chester Villages
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑33%
      152 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      78 ↑0%
      21 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑100%
      23 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑143%
      12 ↑33%
      Burglary
      20 ↑0%
      13 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑11%
      23 ↓12%
      Drugs
      43 ↑65%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      77 ↑24%
      36 ↑100%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Shoplifting
      15 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑67%
      12 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chester Villages is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadheath safer than Chester Villages?

      Broadheath has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 782 crimes in the last 12 months. Chester Villages has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 301 crimes. Chester Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadheath vs Chester Villages?

      Broadheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chester Villages shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadheath and Chester Villages?

      In Broadheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Chester Villages, it is Violent Crime (152 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadheath and Chester Villages?

      Broadheath recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chester Villages recorded 21. 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 Broadheath vs Chester Villages?

      Violent crime in Broadheath totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 152 in Chester Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadheath and Chester Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadheath recorded 593 crimes (now 782, a change of +31.9%). Chester Villages recorded 272 crimes previously (now 301, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadheath and Chester Villages?

      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. Broadheath has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Chester Villages has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadheath and Chester Villages?

      Broadheath falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Chester Villages 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 Broadheath and Chester Villages?

      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 Broadheath or Chester Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadheath and Chester Villages. 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.