Abbey vs Bromsgrove South and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Abbey West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Bromsgrove South and Rural West Mercia Police

      Abbey vs Bromsgrove South and Rural Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      West Mercia Police
      1,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bromsgrove South and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,451 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Bromsgrove South and Rural
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,411
      1,451
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,496
      1,621
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Bromsgrove South and Rural
      Violent Crime
      567 ↑2%
      662 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↑16%
      217 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓10%
      106 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑6%
      58 ↓9%
      Burglary
      43 ↑23%
      71 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑36%
      92 ↓25%
      Drugs
      23 ↓54%
      26 ↑4%
      Public Order
      112 ↓29%
      94 ↑9%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      11 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↓33%
      49 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓56%
      6 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑30%
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓14%
      16 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑12%
      37 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      Abbey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromsgrove South and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,451 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bromsgrove South and Rural shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 incidents). In Bromsgrove South and Rural, it is Violent Crime (662 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      Abbey recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromsgrove South and Rural recorded 217. 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 Abbey vs Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 662 in Bromsgrove South and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Bromsgrove South and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 1,496 crimes (now 1,411, a change of -5.7%). Bromsgrove South and Rural recorded 1,621 crimes previously (now 1,451, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      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. Abbey has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Bromsgrove South and Rural has 8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      Abbey falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Bromsgrove South and Rural is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbey and Bromsgrove South and Rural?

      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 Abbey or Bromsgrove South and Rural on a crime map?

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

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