Abbey vs Ketley and Oakengates

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
      1/100
      Ketley and Oakengates West Mercia Police

      Abbey vs Ketley and Oakengates 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
      1/100
      High Crime
      Ketley and Oakengates
      West Mercia Police
      1,123 crimes / 12m
      ↑24% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Ketley and Oakengates
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      1/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,411
      1,123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,496
      906
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑24%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Ketley and Oakengates
      Violent Crime
      567 ↑2%
      365 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↑16%
      212 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓10%
      94 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑6%
      41 ↑14%
      Burglary
      43 ↑23%
      50 ↑85%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑36%
      85 ↑33%
      Drugs
      23 ↓54%
      44 ↑52%
      Public Order
      112 ↓29%
      64 ↓6%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      18 ↑350%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↓33%
      94 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓56%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑30%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓14%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑12%
      32 ↑146%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Ketley and Oakengates?

      Abbey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Ketley and Oakengates has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) with 1,123 crimes. Abbey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Ketley and Oakengates?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ketley and Oakengates shows +24% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Ketley and Oakengates?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 incidents). In Ketley and Oakengates, it is Violent Crime (365 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Ketley and Oakengates?

      Abbey recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ketley and Oakengates recorded 212. 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 Ketley and Oakengates?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 365 in Ketley and Oakengates. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Ketley and Oakengates 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%). Ketley and Oakengates recorded 906 crimes previously (now 1,123, +24%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Ketley and Oakengates?

      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 Ketley and Oakengates has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Ketley and Oakengates?

      Abbey falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Ketley and Oakengates 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 Ketley and Oakengates?

      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 Ketley and Oakengates on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Ketley and Oakengates. 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.