Lawley and Overdale vs Upton

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
      32/100
      Upton West Mercia Police

      Lawley and Overdale vs Upton 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
      32/100
      Below Average
      Upton
      West Mercia Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lawley and Overdale
      B Upton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,892
      558
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,845
      501
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lawley and Overdale
      B Upton
      Violent Crime
      632 ↑17%
      188 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↓3%
      63 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓14%
      58 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      22 ↓42%
      Burglary
      24 ↑9%
      56 ↑81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↑8%
      51 ↑34%
      Drugs
      51 ↓2%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      144 ↓4%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      29 ↑123%
      1
      Shoplifting
      523 ↓4%
      67 ↑179%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓75%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓3%
      12 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lawley and Overdale safer than Upton?

      Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,892 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 558 crimes. Upton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lawley and Overdale vs Upton?

      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. Upton shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lawley and Overdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (632 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lawley and Overdale recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 63. 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 Upton?

      Violent crime in Lawley and Overdale totalled 632 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lawley and Overdale and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 501 crimes previously (now 558, +11.4%).

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

      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 Upton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lawley and Overdale and Upton?

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

      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 Upton on a crime map?

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

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