Alvechurch and Wythall vs Droitwich Town East and Rural East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Alvechurch and Wythall West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Droitwich Town East and Rural East West Mercia Police

      Alvechurch and Wythall vs Droitwich Town East and Rural East Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Alvechurch and Wythall
      West Mercia Police
      1,188 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      12.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Droitwich Town East and Rural East
      West Mercia Police
      1,518 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.7% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Droitwich Town East and Rural East
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,188
      1,518
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      1,323
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↑14.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Droitwich Town East and Rural East
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑30%
      534 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓14%
      188 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑4%
      88 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓35%
      74 ↓21%
      Burglary
      65 ↑30%
      114 ↑54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓25%
      105 ↑2%
      Drugs
      28 ↑47%
      20 ↑11%
      Public Order
      58 ↓13%
      94 ↑1%
      Robbery
      11 ↑0%
      15 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      189 ↑41%
      237 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      10 ↓23%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓16%
      28 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alvechurch and Wythall is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvechurch and Wythall safer than Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Droitwich Town East and Rural East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,518 crimes. Alvechurch and Wythall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvechurch and Wythall vs Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      Alvechurch and Wythall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Droitwich Town East and Rural East shows +14.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvechurch and Wythall and Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      In Alvechurch and Wythall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Droitwich Town East and Rural East, it is Violent Crime (534 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvechurch and Wythall and Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Droitwich Town East and Rural East recorded 188. 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 Alvechurch and Wythall vs Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      Violent crime in Alvechurch and Wythall totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 534 in Droitwich Town East and Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall and Droitwich Town East and Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 1,136 crimes (now 1,188, a change of +4.6%). Droitwich Town East and Rural East recorded 1,323 crimes previously (now 1,518, +14.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvechurch and Wythall and Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      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. Alvechurch and Wythall has a resolution rate of 12.6% and Droitwich Town East and Rural East has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvechurch and Wythall and Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      Alvechurch and Wythall falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Droitwich Town East and Rural East 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 Alvechurch and Wythall and Droitwich Town East and Rural East?

      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 Alvechurch and Wythall or Droitwich Town East and Rural East on a crime map?

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

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