Broken Cross and Upton vs Handbridge Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Broken Cross and Upton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Handbridge Park Cheshire Constabulary

      Broken Cross and Upton vs Handbridge Park Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Broken Cross and Upton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Handbridge Park
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,086 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broken Cross and Upton
      B Handbridge Park
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      561
      1,086
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      518
      510
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      37.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broken Cross and Upton
      B Handbridge Park
      Violent Crime
      301 ↑8%
      452 ↑124%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑3%
      110 ↑55%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑10%
      62 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      7 ↓61%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑27%
      67 ↑20%
      Drugs
      22 ↑100%
      58 ↑383%
      Public Order
      74 ↑68%
      141 ↑166%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓60%
      129 ↑291%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      14 ↑180%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broken Cross and Upton is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broken Cross and Upton safer than Handbridge Park?

      Broken Cross and Upton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 crimes in the last 12 months. Handbridge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,086 crimes. Broken Cross and Upton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broken Cross and Upton vs Handbridge Park?

      Broken Cross and Upton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Handbridge Park shows +112.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park?

      In Broken Cross and Upton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 incidents). In Handbridge Park, it is Violent Crime (452 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park?

      Broken Cross and Upton recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Handbridge Park recorded 110. 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 Broken Cross and Upton vs Handbridge Park?

      Violent crime in Broken Cross and Upton totalled 301 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 452 in Handbridge Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broken Cross and Upton recorded 518 crimes (now 561, a change of +8.3%). Handbridge Park recorded 510 crimes previously (now 1,086, +112.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park?

      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. Broken Cross and Upton has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Handbridge Park has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park?

      Broken Cross and Upton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Handbridge Park 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 Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park?

      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 Broken Cross and Upton or Handbridge Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broken Cross and Upton and Handbridge Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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