Bewdley and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Bewdley and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Bewdley and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Bewdley and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bewdley and Rural
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      551
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      862
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.1%
      ↓72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bewdley and Rural
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      249 ↓24%
      10 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↓43%
      2 ↓85%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓44%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓61%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      40 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓47%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      12 ↑71%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      37 ↓34%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓55%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓58%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓27%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bewdley and Rural safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Bewdley and Rural has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 551 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bewdley and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Bewdley and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -72.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bewdley and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Bewdley and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewdley and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Bewdley and Rural recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Bewdley and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Bewdley and Rural totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bewdley and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bewdley and Rural recorded 862 crimes (now 551, a change of -36.1%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewdley and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Bewdley and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Dixton with Osbaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bewdley and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Bewdley and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bewdley and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Bewdley and Rural or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

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

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