Arboretum and Claines vs Brookside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Arboretum and Claines West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Brookside West Mercia Police

      Arboretum and Claines vs Brookside Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Arboretum and Claines
      West Mercia Police
      1,116 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      15% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Brookside
      West Mercia Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      7.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arboretum and Claines
      B Brookside
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,116
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,138
      660
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      7.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arboretum and Claines
      B Brookside
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑3%
      371 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↓5%
      117 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓9%
      31 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      101 ↓3%
      11 ↓39%
      Burglary
      59 ↑16%
      22 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓15%
      56 ↑8%
      Drugs
      17 ↑13%
      33 ↓21%
      Public Order
      70 ↓5%
      47 ↑0%
      Robbery
      7 ↓36%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑13%
      4 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑7%
      14 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Arboretum and Claines is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arboretum and Claines safer than Brookside?

      Arboretum and Claines has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Brookside has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Arboretum and Claines scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arboretum and Claines vs Brookside?

      Arboretum and Claines shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Brookside shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arboretum and Claines and Brookside?

      In Arboretum and Claines, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Brookside, it is Violent Crime (371 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arboretum and Claines and Brookside?

      Arboretum and Claines recorded 215 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Brookside recorded 117. 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 Arboretum and Claines vs Brookside?

      Violent crime in Arboretum and Claines totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 371 in Brookside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arboretum and Claines and Brookside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arboretum and Claines recorded 1,138 crimes (now 1,116, a change of -1.9%). Brookside recorded 660 crimes previously (now 723, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arboretum and Claines and Brookside?

      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. Arboretum and Claines has a resolution rate of 15% and Brookside has 7.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arboretum and Claines and Brookside?

      Arboretum and Claines falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Brookside 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 Arboretum and Claines and Brookside?

      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 Arboretum and Claines or Brookside on a crime map?

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

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