Disley vs Handforth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Disley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Handforth Cheshire Constabulary

      Disley vs Handforth Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Disley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      41.7% 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 Disley
      B Handforth
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      133
      819
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      837
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.1%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      33.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Disley
      B Handforth
      Violent Crime
      62 ↓9%
      339 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↑8%
      56 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      6 ↓65%
      66 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      22 ↓46%
      Burglary
      10 ↓38%
      29 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑0%
      56 ↓7%
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      37 ↑270%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      91 ↑5%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      84 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      16 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Disley is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Disley safer than Handforth?

      Disley has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 133 crimes in the last 12 months. Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 819 crimes. Disley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Disley vs Handforth?

      Disley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.1% — 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 Disley and Handforth?

      In Disley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 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 Disley and Handforth?

      Disley recorded 14 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 Disley vs Handforth?

      Violent crime in Disley totalled 62 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 Disley and Handforth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Disley recorded 153 crimes (now 133, a change of -13.1%). Handforth recorded 837 crimes previously (now 819, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Disley 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. Disley has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Handforth has 33.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Disley and Handforth?

      Disley 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 Disley 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 Disley or Handforth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Disley and Handforth. 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.