Gawsworth and Chelford vs Halton Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Gawsworth and Chelford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Halton Castle Cheshire Constabulary

      Gawsworth and Chelford vs Halton Castle Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Gawsworth and Chelford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halton Castle
      Cheshire Constabulary
      859 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gawsworth and Chelford
      B Halton Castle
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      265
      859
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      294
      776
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gawsworth and Chelford
      B Halton Castle
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓17%
      435 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑44%
      76 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      32 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      35 ↑59%
      Burglary
      14 ↑17%
      24 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓32%
      66 ↑12%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      57 ↑54%
      Public Order
      26 ↑8%
      93 ↑21%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      23 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gawsworth and Chelford is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gawsworth and Chelford safer than Halton Castle?

      Gawsworth and Chelford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 265 crimes in the last 12 months. Halton Castle has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 859 crimes. Gawsworth and Chelford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gawsworth and Chelford vs Halton Castle?

      Gawsworth and Chelford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halton Castle shows +10.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle?

      In Gawsworth and Chelford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Halton Castle, it is Violent Crime (435 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle?

      Gawsworth and Chelford recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halton Castle recorded 76. 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 Gawsworth and Chelford vs Halton Castle?

      Violent crime in Gawsworth and Chelford totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 435 in Halton Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gawsworth and Chelford recorded 294 crimes (now 265, a change of -9.9%). Halton Castle recorded 776 crimes previously (now 859, +10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle?

      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. Gawsworth and Chelford has a resolution rate of 0% and Halton Castle has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle?

      Gawsworth and Chelford falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Halton Castle 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 Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle?

      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 Gawsworth and Chelford or Halton Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawsworth and Chelford and Halton Castle. 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.