Kidderminster North vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kidderminster North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Meole Copthorne and Sutton West Mercia Police

      Kidderminster North vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidderminster North
      West Mercia Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      West Mercia Police
      1,217 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidderminster North
      B Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,685
      1,217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,613
      1,201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidderminster North
      B Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      Violent Crime
      544 ↓2%
      420 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      356 ↑33%
      205 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      92 ↓45%
      50 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓12%
      31 ↓14%
      Burglary
      59 ↑13%
      41 ↑37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑25%
      76 ↓15%
      Drugs
      31 ↓18%
      26 ↑53%
      Public Order
      116 ↑8%
      82 ↓13%
      Robbery
      20 ↑150%
      22 ↑450%
      Shoplifting
      219 ↑6%
      195 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑200%
      6 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑160%
      32 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑13%
      18 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meole Copthorne and Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidderminster North safer than Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Kidderminster North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,685 crimes in the last 12 months. Meole Copthorne and Sutton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,217 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidderminster North vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Kidderminster North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meole Copthorne and Sutton shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidderminster North and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      In Kidderminster North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (544 incidents). In Meole Copthorne and Sutton, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidderminster North and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Kidderminster North recorded 356 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 205. 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 North vs Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Violent crime in Kidderminster North totalled 544 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Meole Copthorne and Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidderminster North and Meole Copthorne and Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidderminster North recorded 1,613 crimes (now 1,685, a change of +4.5%). Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 1,201 crimes previously (now 1,217, +1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidderminster North and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Meole Copthorne and Sutton has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidderminster North and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      Kidderminster North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Meole Copthorne and Sutton 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 North and Meole Copthorne and Sutton?

      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 North or Meole Copthorne and Sutton on a crime map?

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

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