Batchley and Central vs Cathedral

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Batchley and Central West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Cathedral West Mercia Police

      Batchley and Central vs Cathedral Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Batchley and Central
      West Mercia Police
      1,716 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      12.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cathedral
      West Mercia Police
      4,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Batchley and Central
      B Cathedral
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,716
      4,704
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,766
      4,301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↑9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.2%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Batchley and Central
      B Cathedral
      Violent Crime
      681 ↑1%
      1,553 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑6%
      913 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓9%
      232 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      81 ↓9%
      105 ↓9%
      Burglary
      68 ↑19%
      103 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑0%
      244 ↑0%
      Drugs
      36 ↑6%
      133 ↑9%
      Public Order
      101 ↓12%
      407 ↑24%
      Robbery
      25 ↑178%
      72 ↑106%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↓34%
      668 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      36 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      122 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑17%
      55 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑23%
      61 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Batchley and Central is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Batchley and Central safer than Cathedral?

      Batchley and Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,716 crimes in the last 12 months. Cathedral has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 4,704 crimes. Batchley and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Batchley and Central vs Cathedral?

      Batchley and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cathedral shows +9.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Batchley and Central and Cathedral?

      In Batchley and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Cathedral, it is Violent Crime (1,553 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Batchley and Central and Cathedral?

      Batchley and Central recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cathedral recorded 913. 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 Batchley and Central vs Cathedral?

      Violent crime in Batchley and Central totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,553 in Cathedral. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Batchley and Central and Cathedral in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Batchley and Central recorded 1,766 crimes (now 1,716, a change of -2.8%). Cathedral recorded 4,301 crimes previously (now 4,704, +9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Batchley and Central and Cathedral?

      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. Batchley and Central has a resolution rate of 12.2% and Cathedral has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Batchley and Central and Cathedral?

      Batchley and Central falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Cathedral 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 Batchley and Central and Cathedral?

      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 Batchley and Central or Cathedral on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Batchley and Central and Cathedral. 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.