Total Crime Rate
0.8 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bowdon has the highest crime rate of 13 wards in Trafford district and the 176th lowest crime rate ward of 7,548 wards in England and Wales. Across the region (North West), it has the 176th lowest crime rate of 795 wards.
The overall crime rate in Bowdon in the last 12 months was 0.8 per 1,000 residents and was 450.0% higher than the Trafford district average (0.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Bowdonβs most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (β 0.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -99.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the Bowdon ward, the main local crime hotspot is near The Gorse. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All of these hotspots lie within roughly 0.3 miles.
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
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