Riverside vs Winnington and Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Riverside Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Winnington and Castle Cheshire Constabulary

      Riverside vs Winnington and Castle Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Riverside
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Winnington and Castle
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,668 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Riverside
      B Winnington and Castle
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,021
      1,668
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,055
      1,603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverside
      B Winnington and Castle
      Violent Crime
      439 ↓3%
      667 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑1%
      214 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓29%
      74 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑11%
      34 ↑48%
      Burglary
      22 ↓50%
      47 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓3%
      92 ↓15%
      Drugs
      39 ↓20%
      57 ↑19%
      Public Order
      113 ↑20%
      205 ↑2%
      Robbery
      12 ↑20%
      16 ↑78%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑12%
      197 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑7%
      12 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓29%
      20 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑22%
      27 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverside safer than Winnington and Castle?

      Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,021 crimes in the last 12 months. Winnington and Castle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,668 crimes. Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Riverside vs Winnington and Castle?

      Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winnington and Castle shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Riverside and Winnington and Castle?

      In Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (439 incidents). In Winnington and Castle, it is Violent Crime (667 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Riverside and Winnington and Castle?

      Riverside recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winnington and Castle recorded 214. 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 Riverside vs Winnington and Castle?

      Violent crime in Riverside totalled 439 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 667 in Winnington and Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverside recorded 1,055 crimes (now 1,021, a change of -3.2%). Winnington and Castle recorded 1,603 crimes previously (now 1,668, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverside and Winnington and Castle?

      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. Riverside has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Winnington and Castle has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Riverside and Winnington and Castle?

      Riverside falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winnington and Castle 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 Riverside and Winnington and Castle?

      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 Riverside or Winnington and Castle on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.