Kidderminster North vs Pickersleigh

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kidderminster North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Pickersleigh West Mercia Police

      Kidderminster North vs Pickersleigh 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Pickersleigh
      West Mercia Police
      753 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      12.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidderminster North
      B Pickersleigh
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,685
      753
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,613
      693
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      12.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidderminster North
      B Pickersleigh
      Violent Crime
      544 ↓2%
      282 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      356 ↑33%
      150 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      92 ↓45%
      54 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓12%
      8 ↓38%
      Burglary
      59 ↑13%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑25%
      66 ↑74%
      Drugs
      31 ↓18%
      12 ↓14%
      Public Order
      116 ↑8%
      76 ↑9%
      Robbery
      20 ↑150%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      219 ↑6%
      43 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑160%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑13%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidderminster North safer than Pickersleigh?

      Kidderminster North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,685 crimes in the last 12 months. Pickersleigh has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 753 crimes. Pickersleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidderminster North vs Pickersleigh?

      Kidderminster North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pickersleigh shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidderminster North and Pickersleigh?

      In Kidderminster North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (544 incidents). In Pickersleigh, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidderminster North and Pickersleigh?

      Kidderminster North recorded 356 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pickersleigh recorded 150. 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 Pickersleigh?

      Violent crime in Kidderminster North totalled 544 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Pickersleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidderminster North and Pickersleigh 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%). Pickersleigh recorded 693 crimes previously (now 753, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidderminster North and Pickersleigh?

      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 Pickersleigh has 12.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidderminster North and Pickersleigh?

      Kidderminster North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Pickersleigh 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 Pickersleigh?

      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 Pickersleigh on a crime map?

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

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