Church Hill vs Redditch South West and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Church Hill West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Redditch South West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Church Hill vs Redditch South West and Rural Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Church Hill
      West Mercia Police
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Redditch South West and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      701 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      18.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Hill
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      680
      701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      647
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Hill
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      293 ↑3%
      266 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓17%
      124 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑27%
      49 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↑16%
      29 ↓44%
      Burglary
      26 ↑53%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑37%
      61 ↓2%
      Drugs
      10 ↓23%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      34 ↓8%
      48 ↑4%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑20%
      49 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      17 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Hill safer than Redditch South West and Rural?

      Church Hill has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 680 crimes in the last 12 months. Redditch South West and Rural has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 701 crimes. Redditch South West and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church Hill vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Church Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Redditch South West and Rural shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Church Hill and Redditch South West and Rural?

      In Church Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (293 incidents). In Redditch South West and Rural, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Church Hill and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Church Hill recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Redditch South West 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 Church Hill vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Church Hill totalled 293 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Redditch South West and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Church Hill and Redditch South West and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Hill recorded 647 crimes (now 680, a change of +5.1%). Redditch South West and Rural recorded 650 crimes previously (now 701, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Hill and Redditch South West 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. Church Hill has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Redditch South West and Rural has 18.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Hill and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Church Hill falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Redditch South West 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 Church Hill and Redditch South West 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 Church Hill or Redditch South West and Rural on a crime map?

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

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