Handforth vs Heald Green
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Handforth vs Heald Green Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Handforth safer than Heald Green?
Handforth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Heald Green has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 30 crimes. Heald Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Handforth vs Heald Green?
Handforth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heald Green shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Handforth and Heald Green?
In Handforth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (339 incidents). In Heald Green, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handforth and Heald Green?
Handforth recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heald Green recorded 1. 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 Heald Green?
Violent crime in Handforth totalled 339 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Heald Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Handforth and Heald 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%). Heald Green recorded 0 crimes previously (now 30, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handforth and Heald 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 Heald Green has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Handforth and Heald Green?
Handforth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Heald Green is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Handforth and Heald 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 Heald Green on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handforth and Heald Green. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.