Great Boughton vs Heath and Beechwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Great Boughton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Heath and Beechwood Cheshire Constabulary

      Great Boughton vs Heath and Beechwood Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Great Boughton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      356 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.4% trend
      26% 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 Great Boughton
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      356
      498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      271
      455
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.4%
      ↑9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Boughton
      B Heath and Beechwood
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑86%
      219 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑25%
      60 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓15%
      21 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      11 ↑22%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓16%
      26 ↓4%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      34 ↑70%
      Public Order
      43 ↑23%
      50 ↑9%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓16%
      22
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      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 Great Boughton safer than Heath and Beechwood?

      Great Boughton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Heath and Beechwood has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 498 crimes. Great Boughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Boughton vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Great Boughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Great Boughton and Heath and Beechwood?

      In Great Boughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 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 Great Boughton and Heath and Beechwood?

      Great Boughton recorded 25 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 Great Boughton vs Heath and Beechwood?

      Violent crime in Great Boughton totalled 171 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 Great Boughton and Heath and Beechwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Boughton recorded 271 crimes (now 356, a change of +31.4%). Heath and Beechwood recorded 455 crimes previously (now 498, +9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Boughton 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. Great Boughton has a resolution rate of 26% 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 Great Boughton and Heath and Beechwood?

      Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton or Heath and Beechwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Boughton 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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