Abbey vs Ross-on-Wye

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
      Ross-on-Wye West Mercia Police

      Abbey vs Ross-on-Wye 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ross-on-Wye
      West Mercia Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      10.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Ross-on-Wye
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,411
      1,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,496
      1,334
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Ross-on-Wye
      Violent Crime
      567 ↑2%
      427 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↑16%
      192 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓10%
      84 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑6%
      29 ↓56%
      Burglary
      43 ↑23%
      53 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑36%
      120 ↑29%
      Drugs
      23 ↓54%
      32 ↓6%
      Public Order
      112 ↓29%
      87 ↑6%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      166 ↓33%
      130 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓56%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑30%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓14%
      9 ↓36%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑12%
      48 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye?

      Abbey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Ross-on-Wye has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Ross-on-Wye?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ross-on-Wye shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Ross-on-Wye?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 incidents). In Ross-on-Wye, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Ross-on-Wye?

      Abbey recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ross-on-Wye recorded 192. 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 Ross-on-Wye?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Ross-on-Wye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Ross-on-Wye 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%). Ross-on-Wye recorded 1,334 crimes previously (now 1,224, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Ross-on-Wye?

      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 Ross-on-Wye has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Ross-on-Wye?

      Abbey falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye?

      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 Ross-on-Wye on a crime map?

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

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