Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Upton

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
      32/100
      Upton West Mercia Police

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Upton 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
      32/100
      Below Average
      Upton
      West Mercia Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      B Upton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,293
      558
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,292
      501
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill
      B Upton
      Violent Crime
      552 ↑13%
      188 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      148 ↓27%
      63 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      59 ↑18%
      58 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓31%
      22 ↓42%
      Burglary
      34 ↑26%
      56 ↑81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↓12%
      51 ↑34%
      Drugs
      31 ↑7%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      73 ↓9%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      1
      Shoplifting
      165 ↑10%
      67 ↑179%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓91%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      12 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upton is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill safer than Upton?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,293 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 558 crimes. Upton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Upton shows +11.4% (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 Upton?

      In Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (552 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Upton?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill recorded 148 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill vs Upton?

      Violent crime in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill totalled 552 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 501 crimes previously (now 558, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill 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. Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Upton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill and Upton?

      Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill 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 Gorse Hill and Rainbow Hill or Upton on a crime map?

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

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