Golden Valley vs Upton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Golden Valley vs Upton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Valley safer than Upton?
Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 303 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 558 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Golden Valley vs Upton?
Golden Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upton shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Golden Valley and Upton?
In Golden Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Golden Valley and Upton?
Golden Valley recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 63. 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 Upton?
Violent crime in Golden Valley totalled 148 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Golden Valley and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 501 crimes previously (now 558, +11.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Golden Valley and Upton?
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 Upton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Golden Valley and Upton?
Golden Valley falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Upton 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 Upton?
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 Upton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Golden Valley and Upton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.