Winsford Wharton vs Wistaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Winsford Wharton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Wistaston Cheshire Constabulary

      Winsford Wharton vs Wistaston Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Wharton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      784 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Wistaston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Winsford Wharton
      B Wistaston
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      784
      610
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,013
      559
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.6%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Winsford Wharton
      B Wistaston
      Violent Crime
      387 ↓22%
      282 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓5%
      65 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓56%
      44 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑50%
      20 ↑400%
      Burglary
      14 ↓50%
      12 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓35%
      51 ↑4%
      Drugs
      25 ↑19%
      35 ↑106%
      Public Order
      82 ↓17%
      58 ↑21%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑14%
      14 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓44%
      14 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wistaston is the safer choice — scoring 23/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Winsford Wharton safer than Wistaston?

      Winsford Wharton has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 784 crimes in the last 12 months. Wistaston has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 610 crimes. Wistaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Winsford Wharton vs Wistaston?

      Winsford Wharton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wistaston shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Winsford Wharton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (387 incidents). In Wistaston, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Winsford Wharton recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wistaston recorded 65. 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 Winsford Wharton vs Wistaston?

      Violent crime in Winsford Wharton totalled 387 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Wistaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Winsford Wharton recorded 1,013 crimes (now 784, a change of -22.6%). Wistaston recorded 559 crimes previously (now 610, +9.1%).

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

      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. Winsford Wharton has a resolution rate of 20% and Wistaston has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Winsford Wharton and Wistaston?

      Winsford Wharton falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Wistaston 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 Winsford Wharton and Wistaston?

      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 Winsford Wharton or Wistaston on a crime map?

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