Alvechurch and Wythall vs Redditch South West and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Alvechurch and Wythall West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Redditch South West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Alvechurch and Wythall vs Redditch South West and Rural 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
      19/100
      High Crime
      Redditch South West and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      701 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,188
      701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑30%
      266 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓14%
      124 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑4%
      49 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓35%
      29 ↓44%
      Burglary
      65 ↑30%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓25%
      61 ↓2%
      Drugs
      28 ↑47%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      58 ↓13%
      48 ↑4%
      Robbery
      11 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      189 ↑41%
      49 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓16%
      17 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Redditch South West and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 5/100 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 Redditch South West and Rural?

      Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Redditch South West and Rural has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 701 crimes. Redditch South West and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvechurch and Wythall vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      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. Redditch South West and Rural shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvechurch and Wythall and Redditch South West and Rural?

      In Alvechurch and Wythall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Redditch South West and Rural, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvechurch and Wythall and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Redditch South West and Rural recorded 124. 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 Redditch South West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Alvechurch and Wythall totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Redditch South West and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall and Redditch South West and Rural 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%). Redditch South West and Rural recorded 650 crimes previously (now 701, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvechurch and Wythall and Redditch South West and Rural?

      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 Redditch South West and Rural has 18.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvechurch and Wythall and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Alvechurch and Wythall falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Redditch South West and Rural 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 Redditch South West and Rural?

      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 Redditch South West and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvechurch and Wythall and Redditch South West and Rural. 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.