Kidderminster East vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kidderminster East West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Pershore Rural South and Rural North West Mercia Police

      Kidderminster East vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidderminster East
      West Mercia Police
      1,156 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      1,003 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.5% trend
      13.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidderminster East
      B Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,156
      1,003
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,124
      908
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      13.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidderminster East
      B Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      Violent Crime
      436 ↑14%
      410 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      189 ↑17%
      157 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓10%
      89 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑23%
      70 ↓40%
      Burglary
      67 ↓1%
      80 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓16%
      87 ↑14%
      Drugs
      31 ↑55%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      85 ↑20%
      53 ↑2%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓59%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑144%
      12 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓9%
      22 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kidderminster East is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidderminster East safer than Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Kidderminster East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,156 crimes in the last 12 months. Pershore Rural South and Rural North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,003 crimes. Kidderminster East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidderminster East vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Kidderminster East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pershore Rural South and Rural North shows +10.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      In Kidderminster East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (436 incidents). In Pershore Rural South and Rural North, it is Violent Crime (410 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Kidderminster East recorded 189 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pershore Rural South and Rural North recorded 157. 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 Kidderminster East vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Violent crime in Kidderminster East totalled 436 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 410 in Pershore Rural South and Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidderminster East recorded 1,124 crimes (now 1,156, a change of +2.9%). Pershore Rural South and Rural North recorded 908 crimes previously (now 1,003, +10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      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. Kidderminster East has a resolution rate of 20% and Pershore Rural South and Rural North has 13.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Kidderminster East falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Pershore Rural South and Rural North 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 Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      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 Kidderminster East or Pershore Rural South and Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidderminster East and Pershore Rural South and Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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