Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Hereford City Southside and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Hereford City Southside and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      2,401 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hereford City Southside and Rural
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,401
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,464
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.7%
      ↓72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hereford City Southside and Rural
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      903 ↓31%
      10 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      391 ↓37%
      2 ↓85%
      Other Theft
      128 ↓29%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓54%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      51 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↓21%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      98 ↓19%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      158 ↓46%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      16 ↓30%
      0
      Shoplifting
      318 ↓18%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑32%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓34%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓31%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hereford City Southside and Rural safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,401 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -72.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Hereford City Southside and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (903 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural recorded 391 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Hereford City Southside and Rural totalled 903 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hereford City Southside and Rural recorded 3,464 crimes (now 2,401, a change of -30.7%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Hereford City Southside and Rural has a resolution rate of 25% and Dixton with Osbaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Hereford City Southside and Rural or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hereford City Southside and Rural and Dixton with Osbaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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