Broadwaters vs Golden Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broadwaters vs Golden Valley 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 Broadwaters safer than Golden Valley?
Broadwaters has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 888 crimes in the last 12 months. Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broadwaters vs Golden Valley?
Broadwaters shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Golden Valley shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broadwaters and Golden Valley?
In Broadwaters, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (381 incidents). In Golden Valley, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadwaters and Golden Valley?
Broadwaters recorded 155 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golden Valley recorded 37. 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 Broadwaters vs Golden Valley?
Violent crime in Broadwaters totalled 381 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Golden Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broadwaters and Golden Valley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadwaters recorded 826 crimes (now 888, a change of +7.5%). Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes previously (now 303, -4.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadwaters 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. Broadwaters has a resolution rate of 13.4% and Golden Valley has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broadwaters and Golden Valley?
Broadwaters 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 Broadwaters 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 Broadwaters or Golden Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadwaters and Golden Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.