Lawley and Overdale vs Woodside and Madeley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lawley and Overdale vs Woodside and Madeley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawley and Overdale safer than Woodside and Madeley?
Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,892 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodside and Madeley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,743 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Lawley and Overdale vs Woodside and Madeley?
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. Woodside and Madeley shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Lawley and Overdale and Woodside and Madeley?
In Lawley and Overdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (632 incidents). In Woodside and Madeley, it is Violent Crime (732 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lawley and Overdale and Woodside and Madeley?
Lawley and Overdale recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodside and Madeley recorded 349. 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 Woodside and Madeley?
Violent crime in Lawley and Overdale totalled 632 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 732 in Woodside and Madeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Lawley and Overdale and Woodside and Madeley 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%). Woodside and Madeley recorded 1,807 crimes previously (now 1,743, -3.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lawley and Overdale and Woodside and Madeley?
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 Woodside and Madeley has 12.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lawley and Overdale and Woodside and Madeley?
Lawley and Overdale falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Woodside and Madeley 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 Woodside and Madeley?
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 Woodside and Madeley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lawley and Overdale and Woodside and Madeley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.