Handbridge Park vs Witton and Rudheath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Handbridge Park Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Witton and Rudheath Cheshire Constabulary

      Handbridge Park vs Witton and Rudheath Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Handbridge Park
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,086 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Witton and Rudheath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.6% trend
      12% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handbridge Park
      B Witton and Rudheath
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,086
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      510
      592
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑112.9%
      ↓19.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.2%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handbridge Park
      B Witton and Rudheath
      Violent Crime
      452 ↑124%
      252 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑55%
      31 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑88%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓61%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      18 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑20%
      31 ↓21%
      Drugs
      58 ↑383%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      141 ↑166%
      36 ↓42%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      129 ↑291%
      31 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      5
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑180%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑89%
      18 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Witton and Rudheath is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handbridge Park safer than Witton and Rudheath?

      Handbridge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,086 crimes in the last 12 months. Witton and Rudheath has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Witton and Rudheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handbridge Park vs Witton and Rudheath?

      Handbridge Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +112.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Witton and Rudheath shows -19.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Handbridge Park and Witton and Rudheath?

      In Handbridge Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (452 incidents). In Witton and Rudheath, it is Violent Crime (252 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handbridge Park and Witton and Rudheath?

      Handbridge Park recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Witton and Rudheath recorded 31. 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 Handbridge Park vs Witton and Rudheath?

      Violent crime in Handbridge Park totalled 452 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Witton and Rudheath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handbridge Park and Witton and Rudheath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handbridge Park recorded 510 crimes (now 1,086, a change of +112.9%). Witton and Rudheath recorded 592 crimes previously (now 476, -19.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handbridge Park and Witton and Rudheath?

      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. Handbridge Park has a resolution rate of 37.2% and Witton and Rudheath has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handbridge Park and Witton and Rudheath?

      Handbridge Park falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Witton and Rudheath 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 Handbridge Park and Witton and Rudheath?

      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 Handbridge Park or Witton and Rudheath on a crime map?

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

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