Arboretum and Claines vs Hereford Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Arboretum and Claines West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Hereford Rural North West Mercia Police

      Arboretum and Claines vs Hereford Rural North Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Arboretum and Claines
      West Mercia Police
      1,116 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Hereford Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      697 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      12% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arboretum and Claines
      B Hereford Rural North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,116
      697
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,138
      708
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arboretum and Claines
      B Hereford Rural North
      Violent Crime
      388 ↑3%
      326 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↓5%
      110 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      71 ↓9%
      49 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      101 ↓3%
      26 ↑13%
      Burglary
      59 ↑16%
      49 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓15%
      62 ↓2%
      Drugs
      17 ↑13%
      16 ↑23%
      Public Order
      70 ↓5%
      29 ↓41%
      Robbery
      7 ↓36%
      3
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑7%
      16 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arboretum and Claines safer than Hereford Rural North?

      Arboretum and Claines has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Hereford Rural North has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 697 crimes. Hereford Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arboretum and Claines vs Hereford Rural North?

      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. Hereford Rural North shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural North?

      In Arboretum and Claines, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (388 incidents). In Hereford Rural North, it is Violent Crime (326 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural North?

      Arboretum and Claines recorded 215 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hereford Rural North recorded 110. 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 Hereford Rural North?

      Violent crime in Arboretum and Claines totalled 388 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 326 in Hereford Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural North 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%). Hereford Rural North recorded 708 crimes previously (now 697, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural 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. Arboretum and Claines has a resolution rate of 15% and Hereford Rural North has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural North?

      Arboretum and Claines falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Hereford Rural 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 Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural 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 Arboretum and Claines or Hereford Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arboretum and Claines and Hereford Rural North. 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.