Shipston vs Prestbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Shipston Warwickshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Prestbury Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Shipston vs Prestbury Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Shipston
      Warwickshire Police
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      20.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Prestbury
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shipston
      B Prestbury
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,084
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,009
      386
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↓23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shipston
      B Prestbury
      Violent Crime
      414 ↑13%
      98 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑37%
      65 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      77 ↓7%
      17 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↓24%
      24 ↓8%
      Burglary
      90 ↓20%
      19 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑47%
      18 ↓38%
      Drugs
      9 ↓47%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      68 ↑5%
      19 ↑6%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑47%
      11 ↑83%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑18%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓17%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestbury is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shipston safer than Prestbury?

      Shipston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,084 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 296 crimes. Prestbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shipston vs Prestbury?

      Shipston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestbury shows -23.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shipston and Prestbury?

      In Shipston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (414 incidents). In Prestbury, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shipston and Prestbury?

      Shipston recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury recorded 65. 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 Shipston vs Prestbury?

      Violent crime in Shipston totalled 414 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Prestbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shipston and Prestbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shipston recorded 1,009 crimes (now 1,084, a change of +7.4%). Prestbury recorded 386 crimes previously (now 296, -23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shipston and Prestbury?

      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. Shipston has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Prestbury has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shipston and Prestbury?

      Shipston falls within the Warwickshire Police boundary. Prestbury is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Shipston and Prestbury?

      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 Shipston or Prestbury on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.