Wistaston vs Witton and Rudheath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Wistaston Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Witton and Rudheath Cheshire Constabulary

      Wistaston vs Witton and Rudheath Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Wistaston
      Cheshire Constabulary
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Witton and Rudheath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      476 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.6% trend
      12% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wistaston
      B Witton and Rudheath
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      610
      476
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      559
      592
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓19.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wistaston
      B Witton and Rudheath
      Violent Crime
      282 ↑17%
      252 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓29%
      31 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      44 ↑2%
      30 ↑36%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑400%
      10 ↑100%
      Burglary
      12 ↑33%
      18 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑4%
      31 ↓21%
      Drugs
      35 ↑106%
      9 ↑13%
      Public Order
      58 ↑21%
      36 ↓42%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓22%
      31 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓50%
      18 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Witton and Rudheath is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wistaston safer than Witton and Rudheath?

      Wistaston has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 610 crimes in the last 12 months. Witton and Rudheath has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 476 crimes. Witton and Rudheath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wistaston vs Witton and Rudheath?

      Wistaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Witton and Rudheath shows -19.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath?

      In Wistaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 incidents). In Witton and Rudheath, it is Violent Crime (252 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath?

      Wistaston recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Witton and Rudheath recorded 31. 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 Wistaston vs Witton and Rudheath?

      Violent crime in Wistaston totalled 282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Witton and Rudheath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wistaston recorded 559 crimes (now 610, a change of +9.1%). Witton and Rudheath recorded 592 crimes previously (now 476, -19.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath?

      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. Wistaston has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Witton and Rudheath has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath?

      Wistaston falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Witton and Rudheath 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 Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath?

      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 Wistaston or Witton and Rudheath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wistaston and Witton and Rudheath. 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.