Bromsgrove South and Rural vs Pickersleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bromsgrove South and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Pickersleigh West Mercia Police

      Bromsgrove South and Rural vs Pickersleigh Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bromsgrove South and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,451 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Pickersleigh
      West Mercia Police
      753 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      12.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromsgrove South and Rural
      B Pickersleigh
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,451
      753
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,621
      693
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8%
      12.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromsgrove South and Rural
      B Pickersleigh
      Violent Crime
      662 ↑6%
      282 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓11%
      150 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      106 ↓18%
      54 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↓9%
      8 ↓38%
      Burglary
      71 ↓5%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓25%
      66 ↑74%
      Drugs
      26 ↑4%
      12 ↓14%
      Public Order
      94 ↑9%
      76 ↑9%
      Robbery
      11 ↓21%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓70%
      43 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓29%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pickersleigh is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromsgrove South and Rural safer than Pickersleigh?

      Bromsgrove South and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,451 crimes in the last 12 months. Pickersleigh has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 753 crimes. Pickersleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromsgrove South and Rural vs Pickersleigh?

      Bromsgrove South and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pickersleigh shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromsgrove South and Rural and Pickersleigh?

      In Bromsgrove South and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (662 incidents). In Pickersleigh, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromsgrove South and Rural and Pickersleigh?

      Bromsgrove South and Rural recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pickersleigh recorded 150. 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 South and Rural vs Pickersleigh?

      Violent crime in Bromsgrove South and Rural totalled 662 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Pickersleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromsgrove South and Rural and Pickersleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromsgrove South and Rural recorded 1,621 crimes (now 1,451, a change of -10.5%). Pickersleigh recorded 693 crimes previously (now 753, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromsgrove South and Rural and Pickersleigh?

      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 South and Rural has a resolution rate of 8% and Pickersleigh has 12.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromsgrove South and Rural and Pickersleigh?

      Bromsgrove South and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Pickersleigh 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 South and Rural and Pickersleigh?

      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 South and Rural or Pickersleigh on a crime map?

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

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