Handforth vs Marbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Handforth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Marbury Cheshire Constabulary

      Handforth vs Marbury Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Handforth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Marbury
      Cheshire Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handforth
      B Marbury
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      819
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      837
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↓18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handforth
      B Marbury
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓1%
      190 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓7%
      35 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      66 ↓3%
      13 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      29 ↓9%
      13 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓7%
      33 ↑6%
      Drugs
      37 ↑270%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      91 ↑5%
      53 ↓25%
      Robbery
      8 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑6%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓47%
      17 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marbury is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handforth safer than Marbury?

      Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Marbury has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Marbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handforth vs Marbury?

      Handforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marbury shows -18.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Handforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Marbury, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Handforth recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marbury recorded 35. 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 Marbury?

      Violent crime in Handforth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Marbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handforth and Marbury 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%). Marbury recorded 459 crimes previously (now 374, -18.5%).

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

      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 Marbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handforth and Marbury?

      Handforth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Marbury 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 Marbury?

      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 Marbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handforth and Marbury. 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.