Winsford Wharton vs Bowdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Winsford Wharton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Bowdon Greater Manchester Police

      Winsford Wharton vs Bowdon Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Wharton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      784 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Bowdon
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Winsford Wharton
      B Bowdon
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      784
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,013
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.6%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Winsford Wharton
      B Bowdon
      Violent Crime
      387 ↓22%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↓5%
      0
      Other Theft
      37 ↓56%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑50%
      0
      Burglary
      14 ↓50%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓35%
      0
      Drugs
      25 ↑19%
      2
      Public Order
      82 ↓17%
      0
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↓44%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bowdon is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 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 Bowdon?

      Winsford Wharton has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 784 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 Winsford Wharton vs Bowdon?

      Winsford Wharton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Winsford Wharton and Bowdon?

      In Winsford Wharton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (387 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 Winsford Wharton and Bowdon?

      Winsford Wharton recorded 100 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 Winsford Wharton vs Bowdon?

      Violent crime in Winsford Wharton totalled 387 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 Winsford Wharton and Bowdon 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%). Bowdon recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Winsford Wharton 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. Winsford Wharton has a resolution rate of 20% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Winsford Wharton and Bowdon?

      Winsford Wharton 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 Winsford Wharton 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 Winsford Wharton or Bowdon on a crime map?

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