Arleston and College vs Kidderminster North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Arleston and College West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Kidderminster North West Mercia Police

      Arleston and College vs Kidderminster North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Arleston and College
      West Mercia Police
      1,070 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.4% trend
      13% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidderminster North
      West Mercia Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arleston and College
      B Kidderminster North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,070
      1,685
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      952
      1,613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.4%
      ↑4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arleston and College
      B Kidderminster North
      Violent Crime
      419 ↑17%
      544 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      142 ↑14%
      356 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓9%
      92 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓29%
      61 ↓12%
      Burglary
      22 ↓8%
      59 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↓6%
      121 ↑25%
      Drugs
      55 ↑72%
      31 ↓18%
      Public Order
      79 ↑23%
      116 ↑8%
      Robbery
      10 ↓38%
      20 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      169 ↑26%
      219 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓80%
      9 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      13 ↑160%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓5%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓18%
      27 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kidderminster North is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arleston and College safer than Kidderminster North?

      Arleston and College has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,070 crimes in the last 12 months. Kidderminster North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,685 crimes. Kidderminster North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arleston and College vs Kidderminster North?

      Arleston and College shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kidderminster North shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arleston and College and Kidderminster North?

      In Arleston and College, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (419 incidents). In Kidderminster North, it is Violent Crime (544 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arleston and College and Kidderminster North?

      Arleston and College recorded 142 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kidderminster North recorded 356. 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 Arleston and College vs Kidderminster North?

      Violent crime in Arleston and College totalled 419 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 544 in Kidderminster North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arleston and College and Kidderminster North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arleston and College recorded 952 crimes (now 1,070, a change of +12.4%). Kidderminster North recorded 1,613 crimes previously (now 1,685, +4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arleston and College and Kidderminster 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. Arleston and College has a resolution rate of 13% and Kidderminster North has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arleston and College and Kidderminster North?

      Arleston and College falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Kidderminster 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 Arleston and College and Kidderminster 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 Arleston and College or Kidderminster North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arleston and College and Kidderminster 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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