Leighton vs Winsford Swanlow and Dene

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Leighton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Winsford Swanlow and Dene Cheshire Constabulary

      Leighton vs Winsford Swanlow and Dene Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Leighton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.9% trend
      38.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Swanlow and Dene
      Cheshire Constabulary
      735 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leighton
      B Winsford Swanlow and Dene
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      560
      735
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      819
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.9%
      ↓10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.6%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leighton
      B Winsford Swanlow and Dene
      Violent Crime
      283 ↑38%
      374 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↑113%
      107 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑42%
      31 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      9 ↓31%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      22 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑48%
      44 ↓27%
      Drugs
      14 ↑75%
      12 ↑9%
      Public Order
      69 ↑60%
      82 ↓6%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓48%
      25 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑83%
      17 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leighton safer than Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      Leighton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 560 crimes in the last 12 months. Winsford Swanlow and Dene has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 735 crimes. Leighton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leighton vs Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      Leighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winsford Swanlow and Dene shows -10.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leighton and Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      In Leighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (283 incidents). In Winsford Swanlow and Dene, it is Violent Crime (374 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leighton and Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      Leighton recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winsford Swanlow and Dene recorded 107. 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 Leighton vs Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      Violent crime in Leighton totalled 283 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 374 in Winsford Swanlow and Dene. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leighton and Winsford Swanlow and Dene in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leighton recorded 392 crimes (now 560, a change of +42.9%). Winsford Swanlow and Dene recorded 819 crimes previously (now 735, -10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leighton and Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      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. Leighton has a resolution rate of 38.6% and Winsford Swanlow and Dene has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leighton and Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      Leighton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winsford Swanlow and Dene 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 Leighton and Winsford Swanlow and Dene?

      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 Leighton or Winsford Swanlow and Dene on a crime map?

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

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