Droitwich Town West and Rural West vs Wellington North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Droitwich Town West and Rural West West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Wellington North West Mercia Police

      Droitwich Town West and Rural West vs Wellington North Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Droitwich Town West and Rural West
      West Mercia Police
      1,605 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Wellington North
      West Mercia Police
      465 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      2.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Droitwich Town West and Rural West
      B Wellington North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,605
      465
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,628
      462
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      2.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Droitwich Town West and Rural West
      B Wellington North
      Violent Crime
      600 ↓1%
      208 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      250 ↓2%
      101 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      103 ↓1%
      24 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓36%
      12 ↑0%
      Burglary
      73 ↓30%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↓10%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      19 ↓17%
      8 ↓33%
      Public Order
      93 ↑0%
      33 ↓8%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      224 ↑47%
      16 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓46%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑7%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Droitwich Town West and Rural West safer than Wellington North?

      Droitwich Town West and Rural West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,605 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington North has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Wellington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Droitwich Town West and Rural West vs Wellington North?

      Droitwich Town West and Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wellington North shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Droitwich Town West and Rural West and Wellington North?

      In Droitwich Town West and Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (600 incidents). In Wellington North, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Droitwich Town West and Rural West and Wellington North?

      Droitwich Town West and Rural West recorded 250 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington North recorded 101. 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 Droitwich Town West and Rural West vs Wellington North?

      Violent crime in Droitwich Town West and Rural West totalled 600 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in Wellington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Droitwich Town West and Rural West and Wellington North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Droitwich Town West and Rural West recorded 1,628 crimes (now 1,605, a change of -1.4%). Wellington North recorded 462 crimes previously (now 465, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Droitwich Town West and Rural West and Wellington North?

      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. Droitwich Town West and Rural West has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Wellington North has 2.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Droitwich Town West and Rural West and Wellington North?

      Droitwich Town West and Rural West falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wellington North 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 Droitwich Town West and Rural West and Wellington North?

      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 Droitwich Town West and Rural West or Wellington North on a crime map?

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

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