Handforth vs Lache

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Handforth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Lache Cheshire Constabulary

      Handforth vs Lache Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Handforth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Lache
      Cheshire Constabulary
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handforth
      B Lache
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      819
      432
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      837
      334
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handforth
      B Lache
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓1%
      211 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓7%
      37 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      66 ↓3%
      28 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      8 ↑300%
      Burglary
      29 ↓9%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓7%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      37 ↑270%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      91 ↑5%
      59 ↑90%
      Robbery
      8 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑6%
      4
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓47%
      16 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handforth safer than Lache?

      Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Lache has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 432 crimes. Lache scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handforth vs Lache?

      Handforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lache shows +29.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Handforth and Lache?

      In Handforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Lache, it is Violent Crime (211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handforth and Lache?

      Handforth recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lache recorded 37. 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 Handforth vs Lache?

      Violent crime in Handforth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 211 in Lache. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handforth and Lache in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handforth recorded 837 crimes (now 819, a change of -2.2%). Lache recorded 334 crimes previously (now 432, +29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handforth and Lache?

      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. Handforth has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Lache has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handforth and Lache?

      Handforth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Lache 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 Handforth and Lache?

      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 Handforth or Lache on a crime map?

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

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