Orford vs Wilmslow West and Chorley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Orford Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Wilmslow West and Chorley Cheshire Constabulary

      Orford vs Wilmslow West and Chorley 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
      55/100
      Average
      Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orford
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,514
      363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,127
      460
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.3%
      ↓21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.2%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orford
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Violent Crime
      766 ↑36%
      154 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑41%
      43 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑31%
      24 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑119%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      35 ↑25%
      21 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↓3%
      29 ↓9%
      Drugs
      61 ↑42%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      139 ↑38%
      47 ↑0%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑72%
      14 ↓74%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑43%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓11%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmslow West and Chorley is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orford safer than Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Orford has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,514 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmslow West and Chorley has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 363 crimes. Wilmslow West and Chorley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orford vs Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Orford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmslow West and Chorley shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orford and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      In Orford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (766 incidents). In Wilmslow West and Chorley, it is Violent Crime (154 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orford and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Orford recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 43. 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 Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Violent crime in Orford totalled 766 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 154 in Wilmslow West and Chorley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orford and Wilmslow West and Chorley 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%). Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 460 crimes previously (now 363, -21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orford and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      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 Wilmslow West and Chorley has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orford and Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      Orford falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wilmslow West and Chorley 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 Wilmslow West and Chorley?

      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 Wilmslow West and Chorley on a crime map?

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

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