Stockton Heath vs Bowdon
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Stockton Heath vs Bowdon Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stockton Heath safer than Bowdon?
Stockton Heath has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 383 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 Stockton Heath vs Bowdon?
Stockton Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +62.3% — 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 Stockton Heath and Bowdon?
In Stockton Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Stockton Heath and Bowdon?
Stockton Heath recorded 30 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 Stockton Heath vs Bowdon?
Violent crime in Stockton Heath totalled 177 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 Stockton Heath and Bowdon 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%). Bowdon recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stockton Heath 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. Stockton Heath has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Stockton Heath and Bowdon?
Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath or Bowdon on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stockton Heath and Bowdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.