Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Wem Town and Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Broseley and Much Wenlock West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Wem Town and Rural West Mercia Police

      Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Wem Town and Rural Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Broseley and Much Wenlock
      West Mercia Police
      605 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      12.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Wem Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      660 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broseley and Much Wenlock
      B Wem Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      605
      660
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      581
      624
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.2%
      13.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broseley and Much Wenlock
      B Wem Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑1%
      275 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑8%
      124 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      75 ↑17%
      39 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓18%
      14 ↓7%
      Burglary
      32 ↓14%
      42 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑5%
      60 ↑0%
      Drugs
      12 ↑50%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      32 ↓11%
      37 ↓27%
      Robbery
      5
      4
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑33%
      30 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑17%
      16 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Broseley and Much Wenlock is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broseley and Much Wenlock safer than Wem 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. Wem Town and Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 660 crimes. Broseley and Much Wenlock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broseley and Much Wenlock vs Wem 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. Wem Town and Rural shows +5.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broseley and Much Wenlock and Wem Town and Rural?

      In Broseley and Much Wenlock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Wem Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (275 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broseley and Much Wenlock and Wem Town and Rural?

      Broseley and Much Wenlock recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wem Town and Rural recorded 124. 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 Wem Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in Broseley and Much Wenlock totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 275 in Wem 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 Wem 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%). Wem Town and Rural recorded 624 crimes previously (now 660, +5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broseley and Much Wenlock and Wem 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 Wem Town and Rural has 13.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broseley and Much Wenlock and Wem Town and Rural?

      Broseley and Much Wenlock falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wem 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 Wem 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 Wem Town and Rural on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.