Ketley and Oakengates vs Leominster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Ketley and Oakengates West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Leominster West Mercia Police

      Ketley and Oakengates vs Leominster Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Ketley and Oakengates
      West Mercia Police
      1,123 crimes / 12m
      ↑24% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Leominster
      West Mercia Police
      1,622 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ketley and Oakengates
      B Leominster
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,123
      1,622
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      906
      1,586
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.3%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ketley and Oakengates
      B Leominster
      Violent Crime
      365 ↑13%
      638 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      212 ↑51%
      291 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      94 ↑21%
      97 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑14%
      28 ↓36%
      Burglary
      50 ↑85%
      73 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑33%
      143 ↑19%
      Drugs
      44 ↑52%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      64 ↓6%
      115 ↓10%
      Robbery
      18 ↑350%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      94 ↓13%
      117 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      4 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      21 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑146%
      49 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leominster is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ketley and Oakengates safer than Leominster?

      Ketley and Oakengates has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,123 crimes in the last 12 months. Leominster has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,622 crimes. Leominster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ketley and Oakengates vs Leominster?

      Ketley and Oakengates shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leominster shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ketley and Oakengates and Leominster?

      In Ketley and Oakengates, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (365 incidents). In Leominster, it is Violent Crime (638 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ketley and Oakengates and Leominster?

      Ketley and Oakengates recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leominster recorded 291. 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 Ketley and Oakengates vs Leominster?

      Violent crime in Ketley and Oakengates totalled 365 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 638 in Leominster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ketley and Oakengates and Leominster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ketley and Oakengates recorded 906 crimes (now 1,123, a change of +24%). Leominster recorded 1,586 crimes previously (now 1,622, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ketley and Oakengates and Leominster?

      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. Ketley and Oakengates has a resolution rate of 10.3% and Leominster has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ketley and Oakengates and Leominster?

      Ketley and Oakengates falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Leominster 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 Ketley and Oakengates and Leominster?

      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 Ketley and Oakengates or Leominster on a crime map?

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

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