Orford vs Riverside

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Orford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Riverside Cheshire Constabulary

      Orford vs Riverside Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Orford
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,514 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.3% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Riverside
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orford
      B Riverside
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,514
      1,021
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,127
      1,055
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.3%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orford
      B Riverside
      Violent Crime
      766 ↑36%
      439 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑41%
      106 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑31%
      55 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑119%
      30 ↑11%
      Burglary
      35 ↑25%
      22 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↓3%
      78 ↓3%
      Drugs
      61 ↑42%
      39 ↓20%
      Public Order
      139 ↑38%
      113 ↑20%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      12 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑72%
      67 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑43%
      15 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      10 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓11%
      33 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orford safer than Riverside?

      Orford has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,514 crimes in the last 12 months. Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,021 crimes. Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orford vs Riverside?

      Orford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Riverside shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orford and Riverside?

      In Orford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (766 incidents). In Riverside, it is Violent Crime (439 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orford and Riverside?

      Orford recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Riverside recorded 106. 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 Orford vs Riverside?

      Violent crime in Orford totalled 766 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 439 in Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orford and Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orford recorded 1,127 crimes (now 1,514, a change of +34.3%). Riverside recorded 1,055 crimes previously (now 1,021, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orford and Riverside?

      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. Orford has a resolution rate of 26.2% and Riverside has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orford and Riverside?

      Orford falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Riverside 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 Orford and Riverside?

      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 Orford or Riverside on a crime map?

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

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