Broadheath vs Bowdon
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broadheath vs Bowdon Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broadheath safer than Bowdon?
Broadheath has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 782 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowdon has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Bowdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broadheath vs Bowdon?
Broadheath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowdon shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broadheath and Bowdon?
In Broadheath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Bowdon, it is Drugs (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadheath and Bowdon?
Broadheath recorded 78 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowdon recorded 0. 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 Bowdon?
Violent crime in Broadheath totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Bowdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broadheath and Bowdon 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%). Bowdon recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadheath and Bowdon?
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 Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broadheath and Bowdon?
Broadheath falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Bowdon is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Broadheath and Bowdon?
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 Bowdon on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadheath and Bowdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.