Cathedral vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cathedral West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Meole Copthorne and Sutton West Mercia Police

      Cathedral vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cathedral
      West Mercia Police
      4,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      West Mercia Police
      1,217 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cathedral
      B Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,704
      1,217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,301
      1,201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.4%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cathedral
      B Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      Violent Crime
      1,553 ↑2%
      420 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      913 ↑14%
      205 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      232 ↑3%
      50 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓9%
      31 ↓14%
      Burglary
      103 ↑29%
      41 ↑37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      244 ↑0%
      76 ↓15%
      Drugs
      133 ↑9%
      26 ↑53%
      Public Order
      407 ↑24%
      82 ↓13%
      Robbery
      72 ↑106%
      22 ↑450%
      Shoplifting
      668 ↑21%
      195 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓14%
      6 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      122 ↓4%
      32 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↓2%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑17%
      18 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meole Copthorne and Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cathedral safer than Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Cathedral has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,704 crimes in the last 12 months. Meole Copthorne and Sutton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,217 crimes. Meole Copthorne and Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cathedral vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Cathedral shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meole Copthorne and Sutton shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cathedral and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      In Cathedral, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,553 incidents). In Meole Copthorne and Sutton, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cathedral and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Cathedral recorded 913 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 205. 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 Cathedral vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Violent crime in Cathedral totalled 1,553 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Meole Copthorne and Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cathedral and Meole Copthorne and Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cathedral recorded 4,301 crimes (now 4,704, a change of +9.4%). Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 1,201 crimes previously (now 1,217, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathedral and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      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. Cathedral has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Meole Copthorne and Sutton has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cathedral and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Cathedral falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Meole Copthorne and Sutton 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 Cathedral and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      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 Cathedral or Meole Copthorne and Sutton on a crime map?

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

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