Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Lawley and Overdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Lawley and Overdale West Mercia Police

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Lawley and Overdale Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      West Mercia Police
      1,293 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lawley and Overdale
      West Mercia Police
      1,892 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      B Lawley and Overdale
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,293
      1,892
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,292
      1,845
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      B Lawley and Overdale
      Violent Crime
      552 ↑13%
      632 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↓27%
      223 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑18%
      80 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓31%
      12 ↓54%
      Burglary
      34 ↑26%
      24 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↓12%
      95 ↑8%
      Drugs
      31 ↑7%
      51 ↓2%
      Public Order
      73 ↓9%
      144 ↓4%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      29 ↑123%
      Shoplifting
      165 ↑10%
      523 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓91%
      4 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      34 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill safer than Lawley and Overdale?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,293 crimes in the last 12 months. Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,892 crimes. Lawley and Overdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Lawley and Overdale?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lawley and Overdale shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale?

      In Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (552 incidents). In Lawley and Overdale, it is Violent Crime (632 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill recorded 148 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lawley and Overdale 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Lawley and Overdale?

      Violent crime in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill totalled 552 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 632 in Lawley and Overdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill recorded 1,292 crimes (now 1,293, a change of +0.1%). Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,845 crimes previously (now 1,892, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale?

      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. Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Lawley and Overdale has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Lawley and Overdale 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale?

      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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill or Lawley and Overdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Lawley and Overdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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