Hereford Rural North vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Hereford Rural North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Hereford Rural North vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hereford Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      635 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      19% 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 Rural North
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      635
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      693
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.4%
      ↓72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hereford Rural North
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      275 ↓14%
      10 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↓24%
      2 ↓85%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓6%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓13%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      42 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑0%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      13 ↓35%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      35 ↓15%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑600%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑25%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hereford Rural North safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford Rural North has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 635 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 Rural North vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — 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 Rural North and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Hereford Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (275 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 Rural North and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford Rural North recorded 87 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 Rural North vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Hereford Rural North totalled 275 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 Rural North and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hereford Rural North recorded 693 crimes (now 635, a change of -8.4%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hereford Rural North 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 Rural North has a resolution rate of 19% 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 Rural North and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Hereford Rural North 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 Rural North 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 Rural North or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hereford Rural North 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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