Wellington West and Rural vs Bowdon
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wellington West and Rural vs Bowdon Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wellington West and Rural safer than Bowdon?
Wellington West and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,276 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowdon has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Bowdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wellington West and Rural vs Bowdon?
Wellington West and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowdon shows +175% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wellington West and Rural and Bowdon?
In Wellington West and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (442 incidents). In Bowdon, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wellington West and Rural and Bowdon?
Wellington West and Rural recorded 246 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 Wellington West and Rural vs Bowdon?
Violent crime in Wellington West and Rural totalled 442 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bowdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wellington West and Rural and Bowdon in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wellington West and Rural recorded 1,251 crimes (now 1,276, a change of +2%). Bowdon recorded 4 crimes previously (now 11, +175%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wellington West and Rural 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. Wellington West and Rural has a resolution rate of 23.5% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wellington West and Rural and Bowdon?
Wellington West and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police 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 Wellington West and Rural 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 Wellington West and Rural or Bowdon on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wellington West and Rural and Bowdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.