Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Bronington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Ellesmere Town and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Bronington North Wales Police

      Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Bronington Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Ellesmere Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      360 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Bronington
      North Wales Police
      64 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ellesmere Town and Rural
      B Bronington
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      360
      64
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      557
      108
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.4%
      ↓40.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ellesmere Town and Rural
      B Bronington
      Violent Crime
      153 ↓40%
      28 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓35%
      14 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      15 ↓53%
      10 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      39 ↑105%
      5 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓39%
      2 ↓67%
      Drugs
      5 ↓38%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      22 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓53%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↑13%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bronington is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ellesmere Town and Rural safer than Bronington?

      Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 360 crimes in the last 12 months. Bronington has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 64 crimes. Bronington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Bronington?

      Ellesmere Town and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bronington shows -40.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ellesmere Town and Rural and Bronington?

      In Ellesmere Town and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 incidents). In Bronington, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellesmere Town and Rural and Bronington?

      Ellesmere Town and Rural recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bronington recorded 14. 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 Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Bronington?

      Violent crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural totalled 153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Bronington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural and Bronington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellesmere Town and Rural recorded 557 crimes (now 360, a change of -35.4%). Bronington recorded 108 crimes previously (now 64, -40.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellesmere Town and Rural and Bronington?

      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. Ellesmere Town and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Bronington has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ellesmere Town and Rural and Bronington?

      Ellesmere Town and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Bronington is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ellesmere Town and Rural and Bronington?

      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 Ellesmere Town and Rural or Bronington on a crime map?

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

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