Gawsworth and Chelford vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Gawsworth and Chelford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge Cheshire Constabulary

      Gawsworth and Chelford vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Gawsworth and Chelford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Cheshire Constabulary
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gawsworth and Chelford
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      265
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      294
      426
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gawsworth and Chelford
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Violent Crime
      125 ↓17%
      151 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑44%
      33 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      48 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      11 ↑38%
      Burglary
      14 ↑17%
      24 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓32%
      34 ↓8%
      Drugs
      11 ↑0%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      26 ↑8%
      34 ↓15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      27 ↓45%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gawsworth and Chelford is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 58/100 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Gawsworth and Chelford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 265 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Gawsworth and Chelford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gawsworth and Chelford vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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. Prestbury and Alderley Edge shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gawsworth and Chelford and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      In Gawsworth and Chelford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (125 incidents). In Prestbury and Alderley Edge, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gawsworth and Chelford and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Gawsworth and Chelford recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 33. 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Violent crime in Gawsworth and Chelford totalled 125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Prestbury and Alderley Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gawsworth and Chelford and Prestbury and Alderley Edge 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%). Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 426 crimes previously (now 392, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawsworth and Chelford and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gawsworth and Chelford and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Gawsworth and Chelford falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Prestbury and Alderley Edge 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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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 Prestbury and Alderley Edge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawsworth and Chelford and Prestbury and Alderley Edge. 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.