Alvechurch and Wythall vs Wellington North

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
      39/100
      Wellington North West Mercia Police

      Alvechurch and Wythall vs Wellington North 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
      39/100
      Below Average
      Wellington North
      West Mercia Police
      465 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      2.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Wellington North
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,188
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      462
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      2.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Wellington North
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑30%
      208 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓14%
      101 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑4%
      24 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓35%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      65 ↑30%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓25%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      28 ↑47%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      58 ↓13%
      33 ↓8%
      Robbery
      11 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      189 ↑41%
      16 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓16%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wellington North is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 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 Wellington North?

      Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington North has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Wellington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvechurch and Wythall vs Wellington North?

      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. Wellington North shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvechurch and Wythall and Wellington North?

      In Alvechurch and Wythall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Wellington North, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvechurch and Wythall and Wellington North?

      Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington North recorded 101. 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 Wellington North?

      Violent crime in Alvechurch and Wythall totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in Wellington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall and Wellington North 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%). Wellington North recorded 462 crimes previously (now 465, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvechurch and Wythall and Wellington North?

      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 Wellington North has 2.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvechurch and Wythall and Wellington North?

      Alvechurch and Wythall falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wellington North 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 Wellington North?

      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 Wellington North on a crime map?

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

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