Rixton and Woolston vs Bowdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Rixton and Woolston Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Bowdon Greater Manchester Police

      Rixton and Woolston vs Bowdon Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Rixton and Woolston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Bowdon
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rixton and Woolston
      B Bowdon
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      461
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rixton and Woolston
      B Bowdon
      Violent Crime
      171 ↓6%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓16%
      0
      Other Theft
      23 ↓51%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑92%
      0
      Burglary
      19 ↓10%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑31%
      0
      Drugs
      22 ↑83%
      2
      Public Order
      49 ↑26%
      0
      Robbery
      4
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑44%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bowdon is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rixton and Woolston safer than Bowdon?

      Rixton and Woolston has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 461 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowdon has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Bowdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rixton and Woolston vs Bowdon?

      Rixton and Woolston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowdon shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon?

      In Rixton and Woolston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Bowdon, it is Drugs (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon?

      Rixton and Woolston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowdon recorded 0. 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 Rixton and Woolston vs Bowdon?

      Violent crime in Rixton and Woolston totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Bowdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rixton and Woolston recorded 448 crimes (now 461, a change of +2.9%). Bowdon recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon?

      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. Rixton and Woolston has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon?

      Rixton and Woolston falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Bowdon 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 Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon?

      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 Rixton and Woolston or Bowdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rixton and Woolston and Bowdon. 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.