Hagley and Rubery vs Lawley and Overdale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Hagley and Rubery West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Lawley and Overdale West Mercia Police

      Hagley and Rubery vs Lawley and Overdale Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hagley and Rubery
      West Mercia Police
      1,537 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.6% trend
      16.2% 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 Hagley and Rubery
      B Lawley and Overdale
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,537
      1,892
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,390
      1,845
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.6%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.2%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hagley and Rubery
      B Lawley and Overdale
      Violent Crime
      414 ↑0%
      632 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      271 ↑18%
      223 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      104 ↑21%
      80 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↓18%
      12 ↓54%
      Burglary
      125 ↑47%
      24 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↓27%
      95 ↑8%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      51 ↓2%
      Public Order
      80 ↓14%
      144 ↓4%
      Robbery
      33 ↑120%
      29 ↑123%
      Shoplifting
      220 ↑72%
      523 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      4 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑0%
      34 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lawley and Overdale is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hagley and Rubery safer than Lawley and Overdale?

      Hagley and Rubery has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,537 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 Hagley and Rubery vs Lawley and Overdale?

      Hagley and Rubery shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.6% — 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 Hagley and Rubery and Lawley and Overdale?

      In Hagley and Rubery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (414 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 Hagley and Rubery and Lawley and Overdale?

      Hagley and Rubery recorded 271 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 Hagley and Rubery vs Lawley and Overdale?

      Violent crime in Hagley and Rubery totalled 414 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 Hagley and Rubery and Lawley and Overdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hagley and Rubery recorded 1,390 crimes (now 1,537, a change of +10.6%). Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,845 crimes previously (now 1,892, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hagley and Rubery 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. Hagley and Rubery has a resolution rate of 16.2% 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 Hagley and Rubery and Lawley and Overdale?

      Hagley and Rubery 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 Hagley and Rubery 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 Hagley and Rubery or Lawley and Overdale on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.