Cheshire Constabulary

Is Dane Valley Safe?

Crime statistics for Dane Valley. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 238 crimes
64 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

238 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓25.9% 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 — 238 total crimes recorded in Dane Valley

Violent Crime
124 52.1%
Public Order
27 11.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
15 6.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
14 5.9%
Other Theft
12 5%
Drugs
11 4.6%
Burglary
11 4.6%
Possession of Weapons
8 3.4%
Vehicle Crime
7 2.9%
Shoplifting
5 2.1%
Other Crime
4 1.7%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Dane Valley — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dane Valley safe?

Dane Valley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 64/100, rated Average. A total of 238 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 25.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Dane Valley are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Dane Valley in the last 12 months?

238 crimes were recorded in Dane Valley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 25.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (321 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 124 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Dane Valley?

The most common crime in Dane Valley is Violent Crime, with 124 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 52.1% 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 Dane Valley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Dane Valley is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 25.9% — from 321 crimes in the previous 12 months to 238 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Dane Valley?

Dane Valley has a safety score of 64 out of 100 (Average). 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 Dane Valley compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?

Dane Valley has a safety score of 64/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Dane Valley is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Dane Valley?

0% of crimes recorded in Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley?

124 violent crimes were recorded in Dane Valley in the last 12 months — representing 52.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 15 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 Dane Valley last updated?

The crime data for Dane Valley 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 Dane Valley with other areas?

You can compare Dane Valley 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.