Hawarden vs Bowdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Hawarden North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Bowdon Greater Manchester Police

      Hawarden vs Bowdon Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Hawarden
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Bowdon
      Greater Manchester Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↑175% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hawarden
      B Bowdon
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      51
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      74
      4
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.1%
      ↑175%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hawarden
      B Bowdon
      Violent Crime
      25 ↓11%
      4
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓75%
      0
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓73%
      0
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Public Order
      9 ↑800%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bowdon is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 85/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hawarden safer than Bowdon?

      Hawarden has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowdon has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Bowdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hawarden vs Bowdon?

      Hawarden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bowdon shows +175% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hawarden and Bowdon?

      In Hawarden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (25 incidents). In Bowdon, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hawarden and Bowdon?

      Hawarden recorded 5 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 Hawarden vs Bowdon?

      Violent crime in Hawarden totalled 25 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bowdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hawarden and Bowdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hawarden recorded 74 crimes (now 51, a change of -31.1%). Bowdon recorded 4 crimes previously (now 11, +175%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hawarden 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. Hawarden has a resolution rate of 0% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hawarden and Bowdon?

      Hawarden falls within the North Wales Police 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 Hawarden 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 Hawarden or Bowdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hawarden 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.