Hagley and Rubery vs Redditch South West and Rural

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
      19/100
      Redditch South West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Hagley and Rubery vs Redditch South West and Rural Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Hagley and Rubery
      West Mercia Police
      1,537 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.6% trend
      16.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Redditch South West and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      701 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      18.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hagley and Rubery
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,537
      701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,390
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.6%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.2%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hagley and Rubery
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      414 ↑0%
      266 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      271 ↑18%
      124 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      104 ↑21%
      49 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↓18%
      29 ↓44%
      Burglary
      125 ↑47%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↓27%
      61 ↓2%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      80 ↓14%
      48 ↑4%
      Robbery
      33 ↑120%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      220 ↑72%
      49 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑0%
      17 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Redditch South West and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hagley and Rubery safer than Redditch South West and Rural?

      Hagley and Rubery has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,537 crimes in the last 12 months. Redditch South West and Rural has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 701 crimes. Redditch South West and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hagley and Rubery vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      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. Redditch South West and Rural shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hagley and Rubery and Redditch South West and Rural?

      In Hagley and Rubery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (414 incidents). In Redditch South West and Rural, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hagley and Rubery and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Hagley and Rubery recorded 271 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Redditch South West and Rural recorded 124. 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 Redditch South West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Hagley and Rubery totalled 414 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Redditch South West and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hagley and Rubery and Redditch South West and Rural 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%). Redditch South West and Rural recorded 650 crimes previously (now 701, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hagley and Rubery and Redditch South West and Rural?

      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 Redditch South West and Rural has 18.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hagley and Rubery and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Hagley and Rubery falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Redditch South West and Rural 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 Redditch South West and Rural?

      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 Redditch South West and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hagley and Rubery and Redditch South West and Rural. 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.