Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Heath and Beechwood

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
      37/100
      Heath and Beechwood Cheshire Constabulary

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Heath and Beechwood 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
      37/100
      Below Average
      Heath and Beechwood
      Cheshire Constabulary
      498 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.5% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      831
      498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      950
      455
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Violent Crime
      318 ↓21%
      219 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      99 ↑0%
      60 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      70 ↑112%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓38%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      27 ↑23%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓25%
      26 ↓4%
      Drugs
      48 ↓14%
      34 ↑70%
      Public Order
      82 ↓15%
      50 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓47%
      22
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑275%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑160%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓15%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heath and Beechwood is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Daresbury and Windmill Hill safer than Heath and Beechwood?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Heath and Beechwood?

      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. 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Heath and Beechwood?

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

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill recorded 99 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Violent crime in Daresbury and Windmill Hill totalled 318 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Heath and Beechwood 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%). Heath and Beechwood recorded 455 crimes previously (now 498, +9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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. Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Heath and Beechwood?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill or Heath and Beechwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Heath and Beechwood. 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.