Benchill vs Heald Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Benchill Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Heald Green Greater Manchester Police

      Benchill vs Heald Green Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Benchill
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Heald Green
      Greater Manchester Police
      30 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Benchill
      B Heald Green
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2
      30
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      0
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Benchill
      B Heald Green
      Violent Crime
      2
      11
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0
      1
      Other Theft
      0
      1
      Burglary
      0
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      6
      Drugs
      0
      1
      Public Order
      0
      7
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Overall Verdict
      A Benchill is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 85/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Benchill safer than Heald Green?

      Benchill has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 2 crimes in the last 12 months. Heald Green has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 30 crimes. Benchill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Benchill vs Heald Green?

      Benchill shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heald Green shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Benchill and Heald Green?

      In Benchill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2 incidents). In Heald Green, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Benchill and Heald Green?

      Benchill recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heald Green recorded 1. 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 Benchill vs Heald Green?

      Violent crime in Benchill totalled 2 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Heald Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Benchill and Heald Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Benchill recorded 0 crimes (now 2, a change of 0%). Heald Green recorded 0 crimes previously (now 30, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Benchill and Heald Green?

      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. Benchill has a resolution rate of 50% and Heald Green has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Benchill and Heald Green?

      Benchill falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Heald Green 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 Benchill and Heald Green?

      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 Benchill or Heald Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Benchill and Heald Green. 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.