Batchley and Central vs Kidderminster North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Batchley and Central vs Kidderminster North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Batchley and Central safer than Kidderminster North?
Batchley and Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,716 crimes in the last 12 months. Kidderminster North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,685 crimes. Batchley and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Batchley and Central vs Kidderminster North?
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. Kidderminster North shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Batchley and Central and Kidderminster North?
In Batchley and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 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 Batchley and Central and Kidderminster North?
Batchley and Central recorded 306 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 Batchley and Central vs Kidderminster North?
Violent crime in Batchley and Central totalled 681 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 Batchley and Central and Kidderminster North 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%). Kidderminster North recorded 1,613 crimes previously (now 1,685, +4.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Batchley and Central 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. Batchley and Central has a resolution rate of 12.2% and Kidderminster North has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Batchley and Central and Kidderminster North?
Batchley and Central 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 Batchley and Central 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 Batchley and Central or Kidderminster North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Batchley and Central and Kidderminster North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.