Congleton West and Town Centre vs Heath and Beechwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Congleton West and Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Heath and Beechwood Cheshire Constabulary

      Congleton West and Town Centre vs Heath and Beechwood Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Congleton West and Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Heath and Beechwood
      Cheshire Constabulary
      498 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      34.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,286
      498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,408
      455
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑1%
      219 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      98 ↓36%
      60 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓32%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓11%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      54 ↓2%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑24%
      26 ↓4%
      Drugs
      39 ↓22%
      34 ↑70%
      Public Order
      165 ↑7%
      50 ↑9%
      Robbery
      9 ↑13%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓44%
      22
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑4%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heath and Beechwood is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton West and Town Centre safer than Heath and Beechwood?

      Congleton West and Town Centre has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Heath and Beechwood has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 498 crimes. Heath and Beechwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Congleton West and Town Centre vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Congleton West and Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heath and Beechwood shows +9.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood?

      In Congleton West and Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 incidents). In Heath and Beechwood, it is Violent Crime (219 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood?

      Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 98 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heath and Beechwood recorded 60. 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 Congleton West and Town Centre vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Violent crime in Congleton West and Town Centre totalled 604 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 219 in Heath and Beechwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 1,408 crimes (now 1,286, a change of -8.7%). Heath and Beechwood recorded 455 crimes previously (now 498, +9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood?

      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. Congleton West and Town Centre has a resolution rate of 29% and Heath and Beechwood has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood?

      Congleton West and Town Centre falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Heath and Beechwood 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 Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood?

      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 Congleton West and Town Centre or Heath and Beechwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton West and Town Centre and Heath and Beechwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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