Beswick vs Openshaw

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Beswick Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Openshaw Greater Manchester Police

      Beswick vs Openshaw Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Beswick
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓94.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Openshaw
      Greater Manchester Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↓73.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beswick
      B Openshaw
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      10
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      172
      15
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓94.2%
      ↓73.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beswick
      B Openshaw
      Violent Crime
      6 ↓77%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓96%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓81%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Openshaw is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 89/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beswick safer than Openshaw?

      Beswick has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 10 crimes in the last 12 months. Openshaw has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 4 crimes. Openshaw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beswick vs Openshaw?

      Beswick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -94.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Openshaw shows -73.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beswick and Openshaw?

      In Beswick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (6 incidents). In Openshaw, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beswick and Openshaw?

      Beswick recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Openshaw 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 Beswick vs Openshaw?

      Violent crime in Beswick totalled 6 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Openshaw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beswick and Openshaw in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beswick recorded 172 crimes (now 10, a change of -94.2%). Openshaw recorded 15 crimes previously (now 4, -73.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beswick and Openshaw?

      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. Beswick has a resolution rate of 0% and Openshaw has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beswick and Openshaw?

      Beswick falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Openshaw 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 Beswick and Openshaw?

      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 Beswick or Openshaw on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beswick and Openshaw. 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.