Golden Valley vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Golden Valley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park West Mercia Police

      Golden Valley vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      West Mercia Police
      1,605 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      9.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Golden Valley
      B Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      303
      1,605
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      1,676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      9.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Golden Valley
      B Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      Violent Crime
      148 ↑4%
      587 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓18%
      223 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓22%
      99 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑50%
      72 ↑11%
      Burglary
      20 ↓5%
      56 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓17%
      144 ↓11%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      29 ↑7%
      Public Order
      13 ↓19%
      102 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1
      20 ↑122%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓63%
      180 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓71%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      22 ↑47%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑225%
      59 ↑111%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Golden Valley safer than Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 303 crimes in the last 12 months. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,605 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Golden Valley vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Golden Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      In Golden Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park, it is Violent Crime (587 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Golden Valley recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park recorded 223. 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 Golden Valley vs Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Violent crime in Golden Valley totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 587 in Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes (now 303, a change of -4.1%). Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park recorded 1,676 crimes previously (now 1,605, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      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. Golden Valley has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park has 9.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      Golden Valley falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park 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 Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park?

      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 Golden Valley or Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Golden Valley and Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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