Stockton Heath vs Winsford Wharton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Stockton Heath Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Winsford Wharton Cheshire Constabulary

      Stockton Heath vs Winsford Wharton Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stockton Heath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.3% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Wharton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      784 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stockton Heath
      B Winsford Wharton
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      383
      784
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      1,013
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑62.3%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stockton Heath
      B Winsford Wharton
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑67%
      387 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑173%
      100 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑29%
      37 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑100%
      24 ↑50%
      Burglary
      14 ↑40%
      14 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑12%
      56 ↓35%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      25 ↑19%
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      82 ↓17%
      Robbery
      5
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑100%
      25 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      5 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑180%
      24 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Stockton Heath is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stockton Heath safer than Winsford Wharton?

      Stockton Heath has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 383 crimes in the last 12 months. Winsford Wharton has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 784 crimes. Stockton Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stockton Heath vs Winsford Wharton?

      Stockton Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +62.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winsford Wharton shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton?

      In Stockton Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Winsford Wharton, it is Violent Crime (387 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton?

      Stockton Heath recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winsford Wharton recorded 100. 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 Stockton Heath vs Winsford Wharton?

      Violent crime in Stockton Heath totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 387 in Winsford Wharton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stockton Heath recorded 236 crimes (now 383, a change of +62.3%). Winsford Wharton recorded 1,013 crimes previously (now 784, -22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton?

      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. Stockton Heath has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Winsford Wharton has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton?

      Stockton Heath falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Winsford Wharton 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 Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton?

      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 Stockton Heath or Winsford Wharton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stockton Heath and Winsford Wharton. 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.