Crewe South vs Handforth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Crewe South Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Handforth Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe South vs Handforth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Crewe South
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,900 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.7% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Handforth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewe South
      B Handforth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,900
      819
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,798
      837
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.7%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe South
      B Handforth
      Violent Crime
      760 ↑1%
      339 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↓13%
      56 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      120 ↑35%
      66 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑84%
      22 ↓46%
      Burglary
      70 ↓7%
      29 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      130 ↓12%
      56 ↓7%
      Drugs
      177 ↑42%
      37 ↑270%
      Public Order
      192 ↑22%
      91 ↑5%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      8 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      110 ↓13%
      84 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑800%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓40%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑42%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑29%
      16 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      B Handforth is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe South safer than Handforth?

      Crewe South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,900 crimes in the last 12 months. Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 819 crimes. Handforth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe South vs Handforth?

      Crewe South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Handforth shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewe South and Handforth?

      In Crewe South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (760 incidents). In Handforth, it is Violent Crime (339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewe South and Handforth?

      Crewe South recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Handforth recorded 56. 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 Crewe South vs Handforth?

      Violent crime in Crewe South totalled 760 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Handforth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewe South and Handforth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe South recorded 1,798 crimes (now 1,900, a change of +5.7%). Handforth recorded 837 crimes previously (now 819, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe South and Handforth?

      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. Crewe South has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Handforth has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe South and Handforth?

      Crewe South falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Handforth 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 Crewe South and Handforth?

      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 Crewe South or Handforth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewe South and Handforth. 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.