Davenham and Moulton vs Wistaston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Davenham and Moulton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Wistaston Cheshire Constabulary

      Davenham and Moulton vs Wistaston Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Davenham and Moulton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      543 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.6% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Wistaston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Davenham and Moulton
      B Wistaston
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      543
      610
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      569
      559
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.6%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.8%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Davenham and Moulton
      B Wistaston
      Violent Crime
      260 ↓4%
      282 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↓31%
      65 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓32%
      44 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      20 ↑400%
      Burglary
      17 ↑70%
      12 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓29%
      51 ↑4%
      Drugs
      19 ↑12%
      35 ↑106%
      Public Order
      58 ↓5%
      58 ↑21%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑600%
      14 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑19%
      14 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Davenham and Moulton is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Davenham and Moulton safer than Wistaston?

      Davenham and Moulton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 543 crimes in the last 12 months. Wistaston has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 610 crimes. Davenham and Moulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Davenham and Moulton vs Wistaston?

      Davenham and Moulton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wistaston shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston?

      In Davenham and Moulton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Wistaston, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston?

      Davenham and Moulton recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wistaston recorded 65. 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 Davenham and Moulton vs Wistaston?

      Violent crime in Davenham and Moulton totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Wistaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Davenham and Moulton recorded 569 crimes (now 543, a change of -4.6%). Wistaston recorded 559 crimes previously (now 610, +9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston?

      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. Davenham and Moulton has a resolution rate of 11.8% and Wistaston has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston?

      Davenham and Moulton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wistaston 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 Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston?

      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 Davenham and Moulton or Wistaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Davenham and Moulton and Wistaston. 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.