Batchley and Central vs Link and Dyson

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
      Link and Dyson West Mercia Police

      Batchley and Central vs Link and Dyson 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
      Link and Dyson
      West Mercia Police
      1,148 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Batchley and Central
      B Link and Dyson
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,716
      1,148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,766
      1,047
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↑9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.2%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Batchley and Central
      B Link and Dyson
      Violent Crime
      681 ↑1%
      371 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑6%
      198 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓9%
      88 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      81 ↓9%
      37 ↑23%
      Burglary
      68 ↑19%
      55 ↑45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑0%
      71 ↓18%
      Drugs
      36 ↑6%
      20 ↓13%
      Public Order
      101 ↓12%
      79 ↑8%
      Robbery
      25 ↑178%
      9 ↑125%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↓34%
      190 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑17%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑23%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Batchley and Central safer than Link and Dyson?

      Batchley and Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,716 crimes in the last 12 months. Link and Dyson has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,148 crimes. Batchley and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Batchley and Central vs Link and Dyson?

      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. Link and Dyson shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Batchley and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 incidents). In Link and Dyson, it is Violent Crime (371 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Batchley and Central recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Link and Dyson recorded 198. 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 Link and Dyson?

      Violent crime in Batchley and Central totalled 681 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 371 in Link and Dyson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Batchley and Central and Link and Dyson 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%). Link and Dyson recorded 1,047 crimes previously (now 1,148, +9.7%).

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

      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 Link and Dyson has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Batchley and Central and Link and Dyson?

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

      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 Link and Dyson on a crime map?

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

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