Alvechurch and Wythall vs Kington and Weobley

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
      38/100
      Kington and Weobley West Mercia Police

      Alvechurch and Wythall vs Kington and Weobley Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Alvechurch and Wythall
      West Mercia Police
      1,188 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      12.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Kington and Weobley
      West Mercia Police
      469 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      18.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Kington and Weobley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,188
      469
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      461
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Kington and Weobley
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑30%
      205 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓14%
      56 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑4%
      43 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓35%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      65 ↑30%
      31 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓25%
      57 ↑27%
      Drugs
      28 ↑47%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      58 ↓13%
      32 ↑28%
      Robbery
      11 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      189 ↑41%
      6 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓16%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kington and Weobley is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvechurch and Wythall safer than Kington and Weobley?

      Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Kington and Weobley has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 469 crimes. Kington and Weobley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvechurch and Wythall vs Kington and Weobley?

      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. Kington and Weobley shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvechurch and Wythall and Kington and Weobley?

      In Alvechurch and Wythall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Kington and Weobley, it is Violent Crime (205 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvechurch and Wythall and Kington and Weobley?

      Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kington and Weobley recorded 56. 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 Kington and Weobley?

      Violent crime in Alvechurch and Wythall totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 205 in Kington and Weobley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall and Kington and Weobley 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%). Kington and Weobley recorded 461 crimes previously (now 469, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvechurch and Wythall and Kington and Weobley?

      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 Kington and Weobley has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvechurch and Wythall and Kington and Weobley?

      Alvechurch and Wythall falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Kington and Weobley 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 Kington and Weobley?

      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 Kington and Weobley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvechurch and Wythall and Kington and Weobley. 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.