Great Sankey North vs Handbridge Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Great Sankey North Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Handbridge Park Cheshire Constabulary

      Great Sankey North vs Handbridge Park Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Great Sankey North
      Cheshire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.2% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Handbridge Park
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,086 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Sankey North
      B Handbridge Park
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      247
      1,086
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      184
      510
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.2%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      37.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Sankey North
      B Handbridge Park
      Violent Crime
      117 ↑8%
      452 ↑124%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↑115%
      110 ↑55%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓22%
      62 ↑88%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑75%
      7 ↓61%
      Burglary
      6 ↓45%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑36%
      67 ↑20%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      58 ↑383%
      Public Order
      38 ↑171%
      141 ↑166%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑0%
      129 ↑291%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      14 ↑180%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑80%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Great Sankey North is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Sankey North safer than Handbridge Park?

      Great Sankey North has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Handbridge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,086 crimes. Great Sankey North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Sankey North vs Handbridge Park?

      Great Sankey North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Handbridge Park shows +112.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Sankey North and Handbridge Park?

      In Great Sankey North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (117 incidents). In Handbridge Park, it is Violent Crime (452 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Sankey North and Handbridge Park?

      Great Sankey North recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Handbridge Park recorded 110. 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 Sankey North vs Handbridge Park?

      Violent crime in Great Sankey North totalled 117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 452 in Handbridge Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Sankey North and Handbridge Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Sankey North recorded 184 crimes (now 247, a change of +34.2%). Handbridge Park recorded 510 crimes previously (now 1,086, +112.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Sankey North and Handbridge Park?

      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 Sankey North has a resolution rate of 29% and Handbridge Park has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Sankey North and Handbridge Park?

      Great Sankey North falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Handbridge Park 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 Sankey North and Handbridge Park?

      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 Sankey North or Handbridge Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Sankey North and Handbridge Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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