Cheshire Constabulary

Is Bewsey and Whitecross Safe?

Crime statistics for Bewsey and Whitecross. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 2,216 crimes
4 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,216 Crimes (last 12 months)
35.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑24.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,216 total crimes recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross

Violent Crime
1,030 46.5%
Public Order
263 11.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
149 6.7%
Shoplifting
139 6.3%
Other Theft
136 6.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
135 6.1%
Drugs
123 5.6%
Vehicle Crime
61 2.8%
Burglary
50 2.3%
Other Crime
46 2.1%
Bicycle Theft
34 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
31 1.4%
Robbery
16 0.7%
Theft from Person
3 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bewsey and Whitecross — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bewsey and Whitecross safe?

Bewsey and Whitecross has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,216 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 24.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Bewsey and Whitecross are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross in the last 12 months?

2,216 crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 24.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,781 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,030 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bewsey and Whitecross?

The most common crime in Bewsey and Whitecross is Violent Crime, with 1,030 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 46.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Bewsey and Whitecross increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bewsey and Whitecross is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 24.4% — from 1,781 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,216 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Bewsey and Whitecross?

Bewsey and Whitecross has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bewsey and Whitecross compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?

Bewsey and Whitecross has a safety score of 4/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Bewsey and Whitecross is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bewsey and Whitecross?

35.3% of crimes recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cheshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Bewsey and Whitecross?

1,030 violent crimes were recorded in Bewsey and Whitecross in the last 12 months — representing 46.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 149 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Bewsey and Whitecross last updated?

The crime data for Bewsey and Whitecross was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bewsey and Whitecross with other areas?

You can compare Bewsey and Whitecross with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.