Dane Valley vs Handbridge Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Dane Valley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Handbridge Park Cheshire Constabulary

      Dane Valley vs Handbridge Park Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Dane Valley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.9% trend
      0% 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 Dane Valley
      B Handbridge Park
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      238
      1,086
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      321
      510
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.9%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      37.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dane Valley
      B Handbridge Park
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓37%
      452 ↑124%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓17%
      110 ↑55%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑0%
      62 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓42%
      7 ↓61%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓36%
      67 ↑20%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      58 ↑383%
      Public Order
      27 ↑8%
      141 ↑166%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓38%
      129 ↑291%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑180%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dane Valley is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dane Valley safer than Handbridge Park?

      Dane Valley has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 238 crimes in the last 12 months. Handbridge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,086 crimes. Dane Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dane Valley vs Handbridge Park?

      Dane Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Dane Valley and Handbridge Park?

      In Dane Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 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 Dane Valley and Handbridge Park?

      Dane Valley recorded 15 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 Dane Valley vs Handbridge Park?

      Violent crime in Dane Valley totalled 124 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 Dane Valley and Handbridge Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dane Valley recorded 321 crimes (now 238, a change of -25.9%). Handbridge Park recorded 510 crimes previously (now 1,086, +112.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dane Valley 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. Dane Valley has a resolution rate of 0% and Handbridge Park has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dane Valley and Handbridge Park?

      Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley or Handbridge Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dane Valley and Handbridge Park. 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.