Battenhall and Nunnery vs Whitchurch Town and Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Battenhall and Nunnery West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Whitchurch Town and Rural West Mercia Police

      Battenhall and Nunnery vs Whitchurch Town and Rural Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Battenhall and Nunnery
      West Mercia Police
      1,393 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Whitchurch Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,019 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      10.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Battenhall and Nunnery
      B Whitchurch Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,393
      1,019
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,366
      1,088
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.6%
      10.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battenhall and Nunnery
      B Whitchurch Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      531 ↑11%
      434 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      226 ↑6%
      183 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      78 ↓6%
      58 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓12%
      22 ↓33%
      Burglary
      48 ↑30%
      25 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓18%
      78 ↓21%
      Drugs
      18 ↓10%
      17 ↑31%
      Public Order
      87 ↓16%
      65 ↓16%
      Robbery
      19 ↑58%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      139 ↑0%
      88 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓60%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      9 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      46 ↑21%
      31 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitchurch Town and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battenhall and Nunnery safer than Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      Battenhall and Nunnery has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,393 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitchurch Town and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,019 crimes. Whitchurch Town and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Battenhall and Nunnery vs Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      Battenhall and Nunnery shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitchurch Town and Rural shows -6.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      In Battenhall and Nunnery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (531 incidents). In Whitchurch Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (434 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      Battenhall and Nunnery recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 183. 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 Battenhall and Nunnery vs Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in Battenhall and Nunnery totalled 531 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 434 in Whitchurch Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battenhall and Nunnery recorded 1,366 crimes (now 1,393, a change of +2%). Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 1,088 crimes previously (now 1,019, -6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      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. Battenhall and Nunnery has a resolution rate of 13.6% and Whitchurch Town and Rural has 10.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      Battenhall and Nunnery falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Whitchurch Town and Rural 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 Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      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 Battenhall and Nunnery or Whitchurch Town and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Battenhall and Nunnery and Whitchurch Town and Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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