Bewdley and Rural vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bewdley and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park West Mercia Police

      Bewdley and Rural vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bewdley and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      West Mercia Police
      1,605 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      9.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bewdley and Rural
      B Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      827
      1,605
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      863
      1,676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.5%
      9.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bewdley and Rural
      B Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑16%
      587 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↓28%
      223 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑3%
      99 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓52%
      72 ↑11%
      Burglary
      67 ↑29%
      56 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↓18%
      144 ↓11%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      29 ↑7%
      Public Order
      51 ↓18%
      102 ↓20%
      Robbery
      3
      20 ↑122%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓38%
      180 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓71%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      22 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑64%
      59 ↑111%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bewdley and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bewdley and Rural safer than Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Bewdley and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,605 crimes. Bewdley and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bewdley and Rural vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Bewdley and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bewdley and Rural and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      In Bewdley and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park, it is Violent Crime (587 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewdley and Rural and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Bewdley and Rural recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park recorded 223. 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Violent crime in Bewdley and Rural totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 587 in Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bewdley and Rural and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bewdley and Rural recorded 863 crimes (now 827, a change of -4.2%). Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park recorded 1,676 crimes previously (now 1,605, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewdley and Rural and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      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 18.5% and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park has 9.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bewdley and Rural and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Bewdley and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park 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 Bewdley and Rural and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park on a crime map?

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

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