Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Handforth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Daresbury and Windmill Hill Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Handforth Cheshire Constabulary

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Handforth Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      Cheshire Constabulary
      831 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Handforth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      B Handforth
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      831
      819
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      950
      837
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      B Handforth
      Violent Crime
      318 ↓21%
      339 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      99 ↑0%
      56 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑112%
      66 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓38%
      22 ↓46%
      Burglary
      27 ↑23%
      29 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓25%
      56 ↓7%
      Drugs
      48 ↓14%
      37 ↑270%
      Public Order
      82 ↓15%
      91 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      8 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓47%
      84 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑275%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑160%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓15%
      16 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Daresbury and Windmill Hill safer than Handforth?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 819 crimes. Daresbury and Windmill Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Handforth?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Handforth?

      In Daresbury and Windmill Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (318 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Handforth?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill recorded 99 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Handforth?

      Violent crime in Daresbury and Windmill Hill totalled 318 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Handforth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Daresbury and Windmill Hill recorded 950 crimes (now 831, a change of -12.5%). Handforth recorded 837 crimes previously (now 819, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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. Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Handforth has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Handforth?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill or Handforth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Handforth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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