Evesham Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Evesham Rural North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Oswestry Rural South West Mercia Police

      Evesham Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Evesham Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      480 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Oswestry Rural South
      West Mercia Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Evesham Rural North
      B Oswestry Rural South
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      480
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      447
      371
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.4%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Evesham Rural North
      B Oswestry Rural South
      Violent Crime
      239 ↑32%
      143 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓7%
      49 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑8%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      6 ↓54%
      Burglary
      22 ↓33%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑10%
      25 ↓17%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      28 ↑8%
      23 ↑5%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑0%
      3 ↓63%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓24%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oswestry Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Evesham Rural North safer than Oswestry Rural South?

      Evesham Rural North has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 480 crimes in the last 12 months. Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 312 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Evesham Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South?

      Evesham Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oswestry Rural South shows -15.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Evesham Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?

      In Evesham Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (239 incidents). In Oswestry Rural South, it is Violent Crime (143 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Evesham Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?

      Evesham Rural North recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oswestry Rural South recorded 49. 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 Evesham Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South?

      Violent crime in Evesham Rural North totalled 239 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 143 in Oswestry Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Evesham Rural North and Oswestry Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Evesham Rural North recorded 447 crimes (now 480, a change of +7.4%). Oswestry Rural South recorded 371 crimes previously (now 312, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Evesham Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?

      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. Evesham Rural North has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Oswestry Rural South has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Evesham Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?

      Evesham Rural North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Oswestry Rural South 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 Evesham Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?

      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 Evesham Rural North or Oswestry Rural South on a crime map?

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

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