Meir Hay & Sandford Hill vs Werrington & Cheddleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Meir Hay & Sandford Hill Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Werrington & Cheddleton Staffordshire Police

      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill vs Werrington & Cheddleton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill
      Staffordshire Police
      4,031 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Werrington & Cheddleton
      Staffordshire Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.7% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meir Hay & Sandford Hill
      B Werrington & Cheddleton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,031
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,881
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↑34.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meir Hay & Sandford Hill
      B Werrington & Cheddleton
      Violent Crime
      1,417 ↑15%
      33 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      765 ↑9%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      213 ↓4%
      8 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      127 ↓18%
      1
      Burglary
      121 ↓29%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      133 ↑43%
      1
      Public Order
      393 ↓3%
      8 ↑167%
      Robbery
      66 ↑69%
      0
      Shoplifting
      309 ↓21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓31%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      49 ↑9%
      1
      Other Crime
      97 ↑11%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Werrington & Cheddleton is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meir Hay & Sandford Hill safer than Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,031 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill vs Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      In Meir Hay & Sandford Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,417 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill recorded 765 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill vs Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Violent crime in Meir Hay & Sandford Hill totalled 1,417 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill and Werrington & Cheddleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meir Hay & Sandford Hill recorded 3,881 crimes (now 4,031, a change of +3.9%). Werrington & Cheddleton recorded 49 crimes previously (now 66, +34.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meir Hay & Sandford Hill 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. Meir Hay & Sandford Hill has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Werrington & Cheddleton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meir Hay & Sandford Hill and Werrington & Cheddleton?

      Meir Hay & Sandford Hill 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill 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 Meir Hay & Sandford Hill or Werrington & Cheddleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meir Hay & Sandford Hill and Werrington & Cheddleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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