Evesham Town South and Rural West vs Golden Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Evesham Town South and Rural West West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Golden Valley West Mercia Police

      Evesham Town South and Rural West vs Golden Valley Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Evesham Town South and Rural West
      West Mercia Police
      1,599 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      4.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Evesham Town South and Rural West
      B Golden Valley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,599
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,493
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.6%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Evesham Town South and Rural West
      B Golden Valley
      Violent Crime
      597 ↑17%
      148 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      274 ↑8%
      37 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      118 ↑1%
      25 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↑10%
      12 ↑50%
      Burglary
      83 ↑9%
      20 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↓2%
      20 ↓17%
      Drugs
      31 ↑63%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      113 ↑18%
      13 ↓19%
      Robbery
      12 ↑200%
      1
      Shoplifting
      107 ↓27%
      3 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓89%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓70%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑42%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓7%
      13 ↑225%
      Overall Verdict
      B Golden Valley is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Evesham Town South and Rural West safer than Golden Valley?

      Evesham Town South and Rural West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,599 crimes in the last 12 months. Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Evesham Town South and Rural West vs Golden Valley?

      Evesham Town South and Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Golden Valley shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Evesham Town South and Rural West and Golden Valley?

      In Evesham Town South and Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (597 incidents). In Golden Valley, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Evesham Town South and Rural West and Golden Valley?

      Evesham Town South and Rural West recorded 274 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golden Valley recorded 37. 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 Town South and Rural West vs Golden Valley?

      Violent crime in Evesham Town South and Rural West totalled 597 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Golden Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Evesham Town South and Rural West and Golden Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Evesham Town South and Rural West recorded 1,493 crimes (now 1,599, a change of +7.1%). Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes previously (now 303, -4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Evesham Town South and Rural West and Golden Valley?

      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 Town South and Rural West has a resolution rate of 13.6% and Golden Valley has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Evesham Town South and Rural West and Golden Valley?

      Evesham Town South and Rural West falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Golden Valley 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 Town South and Rural West and Golden Valley?

      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 Town South and Rural West or Golden Valley on a crime map?

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

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