Donnington and Trench vs Wem Town and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Donnington and Trench West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Wem Town and Rural West Mercia Police

      Donnington and Trench vs Wem Town and Rural Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Donnington and Trench
      West Mercia Police
      1,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.7% trend
      17.6% 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 Donnington and Trench
      B Wem Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,176
      660
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      999
      624
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.7%
      ↑5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      13.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Donnington and Trench
      B Wem Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      496 ↓1%
      275 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      229 ↑53%
      124 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑48%
      39 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑13%
      14 ↓7%
      Burglary
      24 ↓17%
      42 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑48%
      60 ↑0%
      Drugs
      45 ↓8%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      74 ↑19%
      37 ↓27%
      Robbery
      13 ↑333%
      4
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑93%
      30 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      16 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wem Town and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Donnington and Trench safer than Wem Town and Rural?

      Donnington and Trench has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Wem Town and Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 660 crimes. Wem Town and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Donnington and Trench vs Wem Town and Rural?

      Donnington and Trench shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — 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 Donnington and Trench and Wem Town and Rural?

      In Donnington and Trench, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (496 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 Donnington and Trench and Wem Town and Rural?

      Donnington and Trench recorded 229 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 Donnington and Trench vs Wem Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in Donnington and Trench totalled 496 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 Donnington and Trench and Wem Town and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Donnington and Trench recorded 999 crimes (now 1,176, a change of +17.7%). Wem Town and Rural recorded 624 crimes previously (now 660, +5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Donnington and Trench 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. Donnington and Trench has a resolution rate of 17.6% 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 Donnington and Trench and Wem Town and Rural?

      Donnington and Trench 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 Donnington and Trench 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 Donnington and Trench or Wem Town and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Donnington and Trench 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.

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