Cheshire Constabulary

Is Daresbury and Windmill Hill Safe?

Crime statistics for Daresbury and Windmill Hill. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 831 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

831 Crimes (last 12 months)
27.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓12.5% 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 — 831 total crimes recorded in Daresbury and Windmill Hill

Violent Crime
318 38.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
99 11.9%
Public Order
82 9.9%
Other Theft
70 8.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
51 6.1%
Drugs
48 5.8%
Shoplifting
43 5.2%
Theft from Person
30 3.6%
Vehicle Crime
29 3.5%
Burglary
27 3.2%
Other Crime
17 2%
Possession of Weapons
13 1.6%
Bicycle Theft
3 0.4%
Robbery
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Daresbury and Windmill Hill — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daresbury and Windmill Hill safe?

Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. A total of 831 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Daresbury and Windmill Hill are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Daresbury and Windmill Hill in the last 12 months?

831 crimes were recorded in Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 12.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (950 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 318 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Daresbury and Windmill Hill?

The most common crime in Daresbury and Windmill Hill is Violent Crime, with 318 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.3% 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Daresbury and Windmill Hill is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.5% — from 950 crimes in the previous 12 months to 831 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Daresbury and Windmill Hill?

Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill compare to the Cheshire Constabulary average?

Daresbury and Windmill Hill has a safety score of 11/100, while the Cheshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill?

27.3% of crimes recorded in Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill?

318 violent crimes were recorded in Daresbury and Windmill Hill in the last 12 months — representing 38.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 99 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill last updated?

The crime data for Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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 Daresbury and Windmill Hill with other areas?

You can compare Daresbury and Windmill Hill 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.