Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Dawley and Malinslee

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Dawley and Malinslee West Mercia Police

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Dawley and Malinslee Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
      West Mercia Police
      1,071 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Dawley and Malinslee
      West Mercia Police
      2,541 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
      B Dawley and Malinslee
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,071
      2,541
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      999
      2,549
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.2%
      ↓0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge
      B Dawley and Malinslee
      Violent Crime
      461 ↑2%
      1,211 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      185 ↑16%
      413 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑21%
      118 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓17%
      47 ↓15%
      Burglary
      52 ↑2%
      81 ↑47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↓1%
      173 ↓11%
      Drugs
      46 ↑35%
      84 ↑18%
      Public Order
      59 ↓5%
      188 ↓5%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      11 ↓52%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑106%
      82 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      25 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑25%
      34 ↓32%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓8%
      67 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge safer than Dawley and Malinslee?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,071 crimes in the last 12 months. Dawley and Malinslee has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,541 crimes. Dawley and Malinslee scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge vs Dawley and Malinslee?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dawley and Malinslee shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee?

      In Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (461 incidents). In Dawley and Malinslee, it is Violent Crime (1,211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge recorded 185 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dawley and Malinslee recorded 413. 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 Dawley and Malinslee?

      Violent crime in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge totalled 461 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,211 in Dawley and Malinslee. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge recorded 999 crimes (now 1,071, a change of +7.2%). Dawley and Malinslee recorded 2,549 crimes previously (now 2,541, -0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee?

      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 18.2% and Dawley and Malinslee has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee?

      Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Dawley and Malinslee 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 Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee?

      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 Dawley and Malinslee on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cuckoo Oak and Ironbridge and Dawley and Malinslee. 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.