Belmont Southside vs Golden Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Belmont Southside West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Golden Valley West Mercia Police

      Belmont Southside vs Golden Valley Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Belmont Southside
      West Mercia Police
      688 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.8% trend
      13% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmont Southside
      B Golden Valley
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      688
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      638
      336
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.8%
      ↓43.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmont Southside
      B Golden Valley
      Violent Crime
      288 ↑6%
      102 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↓21%
      22 ↓54%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑32%
      18 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑29%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      20 ↑25%
      12 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↑48%
      8 ↓73%
      Drugs
      35 ↑75%
      6 ↓25%
      Public Order
      36 ↓16%
      10 ↓9%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑9%
      2 ↓60%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑333%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓10%
      3 ↓79%
      Overall Verdict
      B Golden Valley is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmont Southside safer than Golden Valley?

      Belmont Southside has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 688 crimes in the last 12 months. Golden Valley has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmont Southside vs Golden Valley?

      Belmont Southside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Golden Valley shows -43.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmont Southside and Golden Valley?

      In Belmont Southside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (288 incidents). In Golden Valley, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmont Southside and Golden Valley?

      Belmont Southside recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golden Valley recorded 22. 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 Belmont Southside vs Golden Valley?

      Violent crime in Belmont Southside totalled 288 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Golden Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmont Southside and Golden Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmont Southside recorded 638 crimes (now 688, a change of +7.8%). Golden Valley recorded 336 crimes previously (now 189, -43.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmont Southside and Golden Valley?

      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. Belmont Southside has a resolution rate of 13% and Golden Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmont Southside and Golden Valley?

      Belmont Southside falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Golden Valley 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 Belmont Southside and Golden Valley?

      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 Belmont Southside or Golden Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belmont Southside and Golden Valley. 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.