Bewdley and Rural vs Ross-on-Wye
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bewdley and Rural vs Ross-on-Wye Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bewdley and Rural safer than Ross-on-Wye?
Bewdley and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Ross-on-Wye has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bewdley and Rural vs Ross-on-Wye?
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. Ross-on-Wye shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bewdley and Rural and Ross-on-Wye?
In Bewdley and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Ross-on-Wye, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewdley and Rural and Ross-on-Wye?
Bewdley and Rural recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ross-on-Wye recorded 192. 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 Ross-on-Wye?
Violent crime in Bewdley and Rural totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Ross-on-Wye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bewdley and Rural and Ross-on-Wye 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%). Ross-on-Wye recorded 1,334 crimes previously (now 1,224, -8.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewdley and Rural and Ross-on-Wye?
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 Ross-on-Wye has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bewdley and Rural and Ross-on-Wye?
Bewdley and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye?
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 Ross-on-Wye on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bewdley and Rural and Ross-on-Wye. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.