Ditton and Hale vs Heath and Beechwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Ditton and Hale Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Heath and Beechwood Cheshire Constabulary

      Ditton and Hale vs Heath and Beechwood Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Ditton and Hale
      Cheshire Constabulary
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.6% trend
      50% 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 Ditton and Hale
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      545
      498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      638
      455
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.6%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ditton and Hale
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Violent Crime
      255 ↓17%
      219 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓33%
      60 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓16%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓24%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      27 ↑59%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓14%
      26 ↓4%
      Drugs
      29 ↑21%
      34 ↑70%
      Public Order
      58 ↓2%
      50 ↑9%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓50%
      22
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑29%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓30%
      22 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ditton and Hale safer than Heath and Beechwood?

      Ditton and Hale has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 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 Ditton and Hale vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Ditton and Hale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.6% — 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 Ditton and Hale and Heath and Beechwood?

      In Ditton and Hale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (255 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 Ditton and Hale and Heath and Beechwood?

      Ditton and Hale recorded 39 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 Ditton and Hale vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Violent crime in Ditton and Hale totalled 255 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 Ditton and Hale and Heath and Beechwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ditton and Hale recorded 638 crimes (now 545, a change of -14.6%). Heath and Beechwood recorded 455 crimes previously (now 498, +9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ditton and Hale 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. Ditton and Hale has a resolution rate of 50% 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 Ditton and Hale and Heath and Beechwood?

      Ditton and Hale 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 Ditton and Hale 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 Ditton and Hale or Heath and Beechwood on a crime map?

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

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