Harlescott and Sundorne vs Headless Cross and Oakenshaw

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Harlescott and Sundorne West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw West Mercia Police

      Harlescott and Sundorne vs Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Harlescott and Sundorne
      West Mercia Police
      1,730 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.3% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
      West Mercia Police
      604 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.7% trend
      12.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlescott and Sundorne
      B Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,730
      604
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,066
      541
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.3%
      ↑11.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      12.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlescott and Sundorne
      B Headless Cross and Oakenshaw
      Violent Crime
      610 ↑3%
      236 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      303 ↓15%
      90 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓30%
      26 ↓53%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓27%
      25 ↓52%
      Burglary
      47 ↓29%
      24 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↓23%
      41 ↑24%
      Drugs
      43 ↑26%
      8 ↑60%
      Public Order
      101 ↓17%
      37 ↑9%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      287 ↓41%
      88 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑16%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑11%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑11%
      18 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Headless Cross and Oakenshaw is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlescott and Sundorne safer than Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      Harlescott and Sundorne has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,730 crimes in the last 12 months. Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 604 crimes. Headless Cross and Oakenshaw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harlescott and Sundorne vs Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      Harlescott and Sundorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Headless Cross and Oakenshaw shows +11.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      In Harlescott and Sundorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (610 incidents). In Headless Cross and Oakenshaw, it is Violent Crime (236 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 303 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Headless Cross and Oakenshaw recorded 90. 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 Harlescott and Sundorne vs Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      Violent crime in Harlescott and Sundorne totalled 610 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 236 in Headless Cross and Oakenshaw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 2,066 crimes (now 1,730, a change of -16.3%). Headless Cross and Oakenshaw recorded 541 crimes previously (now 604, +11.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      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. Harlescott and Sundorne has a resolution rate of 12% and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw has 12.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      Harlescott and Sundorne falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Headless Cross and Oakenshaw 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw?

      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 Harlescott and Sundorne or Headless Cross and Oakenshaw on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlescott and Sundorne and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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