Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Ellesmere Town and Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Ellesmere Town and Rural 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 Broseley and Much Wenlock safer than Ellesmere Town and Rural?
Broseley and Much Wenlock has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 605 crimes in the last 12 months. Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 521 crimes. Ellesmere Town and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Ellesmere Town and Rural?
Broseley and Much Wenlock shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ellesmere Town and Rural shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural?
In Broseley and Much Wenlock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Ellesmere Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (225 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural?
Broseley and Much Wenlock recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ellesmere Town and Rural recorded 83. 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 Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Ellesmere Town and Rural?
Violent crime in Broseley and Much Wenlock totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 225 in Ellesmere Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broseley and Much Wenlock recorded 581 crimes (now 605, a change of +4.1%). Ellesmere Town and Rural recorded 572 crimes previously (now 521, -8.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural?
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. Broseley and Much Wenlock has a resolution rate of 12.2% and Ellesmere Town and Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural?
Broseley and Much Wenlock falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Ellesmere Town and Rural 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 Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural?
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 Broseley and Much Wenlock or Ellesmere Town and Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broseley and Much Wenlock and Ellesmere Town and Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.