Bewdley and Rural vs Upton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bewdley and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Upton West Mercia Police

      Bewdley and Rural vs Upton 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
      32/100
      Below Average
      Upton
      West Mercia Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bewdley and Rural
      B Upton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      827
      558
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      863
      501
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.5%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bewdley and Rural
      B Upton
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑16%
      188 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↓28%
      63 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑3%
      58 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓52%
      22 ↓42%
      Burglary
      67 ↑29%
      56 ↑81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↓18%
      51 ↑34%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      51 ↓18%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      3
      1
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓38%
      67 ↑179%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑64%
      12 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bewdley and Rural safer than Upton?

      Bewdley and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 827 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 558 crimes. Upton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bewdley and Rural vs Upton?

      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. Upton shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bewdley and Rural and Upton?

      In Bewdley and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bewdley and Rural and Upton?

      Bewdley and Rural recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 63. 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 Upton?

      Violent crime in Bewdley and Rural totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bewdley and Rural and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 501 crimes previously (now 558, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bewdley and Rural and Upton?

      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 Upton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bewdley and Rural and Upton?

      Bewdley and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Upton 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 Upton?

      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 Upton on a crime map?

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

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