Crime Rate in Bowdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bowdon

The total recorded crimes in Bowdon, Trafford, UK in July 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowdon crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bowdon, encompassing approximately 14,597 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bowdon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brickkiln Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bowdon?

To understand the safety of Bowdon, we need to analyze Bowdon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Trafford:

    • In 2024, Bowdon reported a higher crime volume than the Trafford average, with 9 crimes compared to 3. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bowdon witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Trafford.

    • In 2023, Bowdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Trafford average, with 8 crimes compared to 4. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bowdon witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Trafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Trafford, Bowdon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bowdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bowdon has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.14 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Trafford, UK

In 2024, the total Bowdon crimes were 9. The crime rate of Bowdon in 2024 was 0.62 (year) or 0.05 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Trafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bowdon were around 8 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.55 (year) or 0.05 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Trafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bowdon)CrimesRank (Bowdon)CrimesRank (Bowdon)
AltrinchamNA NA8 212 1
Davyhulme West2 2NA NANA NA
Davyhulme EastNA NANA NA7 3
LongfordNA NA3 32 7
Bucklow-St Martins1 31 101 12
UrmstonNA NA2 45 4
Gorse Hill1 41 81 13
FlixtonNA NA1 62 5
PrioryNA NA2 5NA NA
Ashton upon MerseyNA NANA NA2 6
Sale MoorNA NA1 7NA NA
Hale CentralNA NANA NA2 8
Hale BarnsNA NANA NA2 9
BroadheathNA NA1 91 10
VillageNA NA1 111 11

Bowdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

High Crime Locations Bowdon in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bowdon postcode area is presented below.

1. Brickkiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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