Winsford Over and Verdin vs Bowdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Winsford Over and Verdin Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Bowdon Greater Manchester Police

      Winsford Over and Verdin vs Bowdon Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winsford Over and Verdin
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,052 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Bowdon
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Winsford Over and Verdin
      B Bowdon
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,052
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,302
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Winsford Over and Verdin
      B Bowdon
      Violent Crime
      589 ↓17%
      1
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓25%
      0
      Other Theft
      50 ↑2%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓14%
      0
      Burglary
      15 ↓32%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓29%
      0
      Drugs
      29 ↑45%
      2
      Public Order
      115 ↓29%
      0
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓32%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓7%
      0
      Other Crime
      39 ↓30%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bowdon is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Winsford Over and Verdin safer than Bowdon?

      Winsford Over and Verdin has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,052 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowdon has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Bowdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Winsford Over and Verdin vs Bowdon?

      Winsford Over and Verdin shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bowdon shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon?

      In Winsford Over and Verdin, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (589 incidents). In Bowdon, it is Drugs (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon?

      Winsford Over and Verdin recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowdon recorded 0. 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 Winsford Over and Verdin vs Bowdon?

      Violent crime in Winsford Over and Verdin totalled 589 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Bowdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Winsford Over and Verdin recorded 1,302 crimes (now 1,052, a change of -19.2%). Bowdon recorded 0 crimes previously (now 3, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon?

      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. Winsford Over and Verdin has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon?

      Winsford Over and Verdin falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Bowdon is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon?

      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 Winsford Over and Verdin or Bowdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Winsford Over and Verdin and Bowdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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