Bromsgrove North and Rural vs Winyates and Matchborough

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bromsgrove North and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Winyates and Matchborough West Mercia Police

      Bromsgrove North and Rural vs Winyates and Matchborough Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bromsgrove North and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.4% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Winyates and Matchborough
      West Mercia Police
      1,234 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      19.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromsgrove North and Rural
      B Winyates and Matchborough
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,426
      1,234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,258
      1,207
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.4%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      19.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromsgrove North and Rural
      B Winyates and Matchborough
      Violent Crime
      562 ↑10%
      398 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      249 ↑20%
      202 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓14%
      83 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑10%
      76 ↓47%
      Burglary
      99 ↑10%
      63 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑6%
      115 ↑74%
      Drugs
      41 ↑58%
      24 ↑20%
      Public Order
      95 ↑44%
      77 ↑20%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      11 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      79 ↑41%
      146 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑19%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑10%
      19 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winyates and Matchborough is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromsgrove North and Rural safer than Winyates and Matchborough?

      Bromsgrove North and Rural has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Winyates and Matchborough has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,234 crimes. Winyates and Matchborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromsgrove North and Rural vs Winyates and Matchborough?

      Bromsgrove North and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winyates and Matchborough shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromsgrove North and Rural and Winyates and Matchborough?

      In Bromsgrove North and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (562 incidents). In Winyates and Matchborough, it is Violent Crime (398 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromsgrove North and Rural and Winyates and Matchborough?

      Bromsgrove North and Rural recorded 249 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winyates and Matchborough recorded 202. 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 Bromsgrove North and Rural vs Winyates and Matchborough?

      Violent crime in Bromsgrove North and Rural totalled 562 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 398 in Winyates and Matchborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromsgrove North and Rural and Winyates and Matchborough in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromsgrove North and Rural recorded 1,258 crimes (now 1,426, a change of +13.4%). Winyates and Matchborough recorded 1,207 crimes previously (now 1,234, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromsgrove North and Rural and Winyates and Matchborough?

      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. Bromsgrove North and Rural has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Winyates and Matchborough has 19.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromsgrove North and Rural and Winyates and Matchborough?

      Bromsgrove North and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Winyates and Matchborough 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 Bromsgrove North and Rural and Winyates and Matchborough?

      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 Bromsgrove North and Rural or Winyates and Matchborough on a crime map?

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

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