Abbey vs Harlescott and Sundorne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Abbey West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Harlescott and Sundorne West Mercia Police

      Abbey vs Harlescott and Sundorne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      West Mercia Police
      1,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      15.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Harlescott and Sundorne
      West Mercia Police
      1,730 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.3% trend
      12% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Harlescott and Sundorne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,411
      1,730
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,496
      2,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓16.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Harlescott and Sundorne
      Violent Crime
      567 ↑2%
      610 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↑16%
      303 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓10%
      69 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑6%
      35 ↓27%
      Burglary
      43 ↑23%
      47 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑36%
      134 ↓23%
      Drugs
      23 ↓54%
      43 ↑26%
      Public Order
      112 ↓29%
      101 ↓17%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      14 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↓33%
      287 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓56%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑30%
      22 ↑16%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓14%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑12%
      42 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Harlescott and Sundorne?

      Abbey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Harlescott and Sundorne has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,730 crimes. Harlescott and Sundorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Harlescott and Sundorne?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harlescott and Sundorne shows -16.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Harlescott and Sundorne?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 incidents). In Harlescott and Sundorne, it is Violent Crime (610 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Harlescott and Sundorne?

      Abbey recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 303. 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 Harlescott and Sundorne?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 610 in Harlescott and Sundorne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Harlescott and Sundorne 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%). Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 2,066 crimes previously (now 1,730, -16.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Harlescott and Sundorne?

      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 Harlescott and Sundorne has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Harlescott and Sundorne?

      Abbey falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne?

      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 Harlescott and Sundorne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Harlescott and Sundorne. 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.