Handforth vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Handforth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Shavington, Willaston and Rope Cheshire Constabulary

      Handforth vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Handforth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Shavington, Willaston and Rope
      Cheshire Constabulary
      475 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      8.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handforth
      B Shavington, Willaston and Rope
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      819
      475
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      837
      632
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      8.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handforth
      B Shavington, Willaston and Rope
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓1%
      224 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓7%
      52 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      66 ↓3%
      26 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      15 ↑25%
      Burglary
      29 ↓9%
      14 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓7%
      33 ↓11%
      Drugs
      37 ↑270%
      19 ↑171%
      Public Order
      91 ↑5%
      50 ↓32%
      Robbery
      8 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑6%
      15 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      6
      Other Crime
      16 ↓47%
      20 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shavington, Willaston and Rope is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 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 Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Shavington, Willaston and Rope has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 475 crimes. Shavington, Willaston and Rope scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handforth vs Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Handforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shavington, Willaston and Rope shows -24.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Handforth and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      In Handforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Shavington, Willaston and Rope, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handforth and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Handforth recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shavington, Willaston and Rope recorded 52. 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 Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Violent crime in Handforth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Shavington, Willaston and Rope. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handforth and Shavington, Willaston and Rope 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%). Shavington, Willaston and Rope recorded 632 crimes previously (now 475, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handforth and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      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 Shavington, Willaston and Rope has 8.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handforth and Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      Handforth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Shavington, Willaston and Rope 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 Shavington, Willaston and Rope?

      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 Shavington, Willaston and Rope on a crime map?

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

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