Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Altrincham West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Daresbury and Windmill Hill Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Altrincham West Greater Manchester Police

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill vs Altrincham West Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      Cheshire Constabulary
      765 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Altrincham West
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      B Altrincham West
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      765
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      927
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↓57.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Daresbury and Windmill Hill
      B Altrincham West
      Violent Crime
      289 ↓28%
      3 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓5%
      0
      Other Theft
      72 ↑125%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      22 ↓4%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓30%
      0
      Drugs
      44 ↓20%
      0
      Public Order
      69 ↓30%
      0
      Shoplifting
      42 ↓22%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑329%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓60%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Altrincham West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 17/100 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 Altrincham West?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 765 crimes in the last 12 months. Altrincham West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Altrincham West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Altrincham West shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Altrincham West?

      In Daresbury and Windmill Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (289 incidents). In Altrincham West, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Altrincham West?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Altrincham West recorded 0. 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 Altrincham West?

      Violent crime in Daresbury and Windmill Hill totalled 289 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Altrincham West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Altrincham West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Daresbury and Windmill Hill recorded 927 crimes (now 765, a change of -17.5%). Altrincham West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Altrincham West?

      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 13.9% and Altrincham West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Daresbury and Windmill Hill and Altrincham West?

      Daresbury and Windmill Hill falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Altrincham West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. 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 Altrincham West?

      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 Altrincham West on a crime map?

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

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