Biddulph Town vs Werrington & Cheddleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Biddulph Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Werrington & Cheddleton Staffordshire Police

      Biddulph Town vs Werrington & Cheddleton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Biddulph Town
      Staffordshire Police
      1,278 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Werrington & Cheddleton
      Staffordshire Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.7% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biddulph Town
      B Werrington & Cheddleton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,278
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,341
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑34.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biddulph Town
      B Werrington & Cheddleton
      Violent Crime
      519 ↓15%
      33 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      297 ↑62%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓30%
      8 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓30%
      1
      Burglary
      55 ↑6%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      122 ↓4%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      18 ↑20%
      1
      Public Order
      96 ↓24%
      8 ↑167%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      0
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓66%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      1
      Other Crime
      29 ↑81%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Werrington & Cheddleton is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biddulph Town safer than Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Biddulph Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,278 crimes in the last 12 months. Werrington & Cheddleton has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 66 crimes. Werrington & Cheddleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biddulph Town vs Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Biddulph Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Werrington & Cheddleton shows +34.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      In Biddulph Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (519 incidents). In Werrington & Cheddleton, it is Violent Crime (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Biddulph Town recorded 297 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Werrington & Cheddleton recorded 7. 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 Biddulph Town vs Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Violent crime in Biddulph Town totalled 519 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 33 in Werrington & Cheddleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biddulph Town recorded 1,341 crimes (now 1,278, a change of -4.7%). Werrington & Cheddleton recorded 49 crimes previously (now 66, +34.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      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. Biddulph Town has a resolution rate of 12.3% and Werrington & Cheddleton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Biddulph Town falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Werrington & Cheddleton is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      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 Biddulph Town or Werrington & Cheddleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddulph Town and Werrington & Cheddleton. 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.