Lawley and Overdale vs Link and Dyson

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lawley and Overdale West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Link and Dyson West Mercia Police

      Lawley and Overdale vs Link and Dyson Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lawley and Overdale
      West Mercia Police
      1,892 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Link and Dyson
      West Mercia Police
      1,148 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lawley and Overdale
      B Link and Dyson
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,892
      1,148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,845
      1,047
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↑9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lawley and Overdale
      B Link and Dyson
      Violent Crime
      632 ↑17%
      371 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↓3%
      198 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓14%
      88 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      37 ↑23%
      Burglary
      24 ↑9%
      55 ↑45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↑8%
      71 ↓18%
      Drugs
      51 ↓2%
      20 ↓13%
      Public Order
      144 ↓4%
      79 ↑8%
      Robbery
      29 ↑123%
      9 ↑125%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↓4%
      190 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓75%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑11%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑5%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓3%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lawley and Overdale is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lawley and Overdale safer than Link and Dyson?

      Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,892 crimes in the last 12 months. Link and Dyson has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,148 crimes. Lawley and Overdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lawley and Overdale vs Link and Dyson?

      Lawley and Overdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Link and Dyson shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lawley and Overdale and Link and Dyson?

      In Lawley and Overdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (632 incidents). In Link and Dyson, it is Violent Crime (371 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lawley and Overdale and Link and Dyson?

      Lawley and Overdale recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Link and Dyson recorded 198. 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 Lawley and Overdale vs Link and Dyson?

      Violent crime in Lawley and Overdale totalled 632 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 371 in Link and Dyson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lawley and Overdale and Link and Dyson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,845 crimes (now 1,892, a change of +2.6%). Link and Dyson recorded 1,047 crimes previously (now 1,148, +9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lawley and Overdale and Link and Dyson?

      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. Lawley and Overdale has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Link and Dyson has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lawley and Overdale and Link and Dyson?

      Lawley and Overdale falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Link and Dyson 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 Lawley and Overdale and Link and Dyson?

      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 Lawley and Overdale or Link and Dyson on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.