Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Wheaton Aston & Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Wheaton Aston & Rural Staffordshire Police

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Wheaton Aston & Rural Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
      West Mercia Police
      1,314 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.5% trend
      9.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Wheaton Aston & Rural
      Staffordshire Police
      9 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
      B Wheaton Aston & Rural
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,314
      9
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,031
      14
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.5%
      ↓35.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
      B Wheaton Aston & Rural
      Violent Crime
      629 ↑35%
      5 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      179 ↑3%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑8%
      1 ↓88%
      Burglary
      61 ↑22%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↑37%
      0
      Drugs
      38 ↑12%
      0
      Public Order
      73 ↑30%
      0
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      61 ↑97%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Other Crime
      29 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wheaton Aston & Rural is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge safer than Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,314 crimes in the last 12 months. Wheaton Aston & Rural has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. Wheaton Aston & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wheaton Aston & Rural shows -35.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      In Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (629 incidents). In Wheaton Aston & Rural, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge recorded 179 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wheaton Aston & Rural recorded 1. 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 Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Violent crime in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge totalled 629 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Wheaton Aston & Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge recorded 1,031 crimes (now 1,314, a change of +27.5%). Wheaton Aston & Rural recorded 14 crimes previously (now 9, -35.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & 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. Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge has a resolution rate of 9.7% and Wheaton Aston & Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wheaton Aston & Rural is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & 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 Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge or Wheaton Aston & Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Wheaton Aston & 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.