Handforth vs Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green

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
      10/100
      Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green Cheshire Constabulary

      Handforth vs Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Handforth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green
      Cheshire Constabulary
      658 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.6% trend
      30.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handforth
      B Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      819
      658
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      837
      437
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑50.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handforth
      B Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green
      Violent Crime
      339 ↓1%
      357 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓7%
      28 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      66 ↓3%
      28 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      26 ↑53%
      Burglary
      29 ↓9%
      15 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓7%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      37 ↑270%
      69 ↑527%
      Public Order
      91 ↑5%
      51 ↑0%
      Robbery
      8 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑6%
      7 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓47%
      26 ↑63%
      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 Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 658 crimes. Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handforth vs Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      Handforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green shows +50.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Handforth and Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      In Handforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green, it is Violent Crime (357 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handforth and Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      Handforth recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green recorded 28. 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 Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      Violent crime in Handforth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 357 in Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handforth and Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green 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%). Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green recorded 437 crimes previously (now 658, +50.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handforth and Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      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 Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handforth and Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      Handforth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green 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 Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green?

      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 Wilmslow Dean Row and Lacey Green on a crime map?

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

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