Handsworth Wood vs Tarporley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Handsworth Wood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Tarporley Cheshire Constabulary

      Handsworth Wood vs Tarporley Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Handsworth Wood
      West Midlands Police
      3,221 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Tarporley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handsworth Wood
      B Tarporley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,221
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,015
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handsworth Wood
      B Tarporley
      Violent Crime
      1,549 ↑18%
      54 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓58%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      185 ↓2%
      8 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      268 ↓1%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      173 ↑2%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      225 ↑17%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      119 ↑51%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      176 ↑18%
      12 ↓52%
      Robbery
      97 ↑47%
      0
      Shoplifting
      113 ↓34%
      4 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑56%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      99 ↑39%
      1
      Other Crime
      63 ↑13%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tarporley is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handsworth Wood safer than Tarporley?

      Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,221 crimes in the last 12 months. Tarporley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 96 crimes. Tarporley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handsworth Wood vs Tarporley?

      Handsworth Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tarporley shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Handsworth Wood and Tarporley?

      In Handsworth Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,549 incidents). In Tarporley, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handsworth Wood and Tarporley?

      Handsworth Wood recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tarporley recorded 8. 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 Handsworth Wood vs Tarporley?

      Violent crime in Handsworth Wood totalled 1,549 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Tarporley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handsworth Wood and Tarporley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handsworth Wood recorded 3,015 crimes (now 3,221, a change of +6.8%). Tarporley recorded 192 crimes previously (now 96, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handsworth Wood and Tarporley?

      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. Handsworth Wood has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Tarporley has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handsworth Wood and Tarporley?

      Handsworth Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tarporley is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Handsworth Wood and Tarporley?

      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 Handsworth Wood or Tarporley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handsworth Wood and Tarporley. 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.