Bromsgrove South and Rural vs Wellington North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bromsgrove South and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Wellington North West Mercia Police

      Bromsgrove South and Rural vs Wellington North 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
      39/100
      Below Average
      Wellington North
      West Mercia Police
      465 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      2.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromsgrove South and Rural
      B Wellington North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,451
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,621
      462
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8%
      2.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromsgrove South and Rural
      B Wellington North
      Violent Crime
      662 ↑6%
      208 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↓11%
      101 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      106 ↓18%
      24 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↓9%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      71 ↓5%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓25%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      26 ↑4%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      94 ↑9%
      33 ↓8%
      Robbery
      11 ↓21%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓70%
      16 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓29%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromsgrove South and Rural safer than Wellington North?

      Bromsgrove South and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,451 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington North has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Wellington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Wellington North shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bromsgrove South and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (662 incidents). In Wellington North, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bromsgrove South and Rural recorded 217 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington North recorded 101. 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 Wellington North?

      Violent crime in Bromsgrove South and Rural totalled 662 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in Wellington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromsgrove South and Rural and Wellington North 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%). Wellington North recorded 462 crimes previously (now 465, +0.7%).

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

      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 Wellington North has 2.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromsgrove South and Rural and Wellington North?

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

      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 Wellington North on a crime map?

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

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