Market Drayton Town and Rural vs Upton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Market Drayton Town and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Upton West Mercia Police

      Market Drayton Town and Rural vs Upton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Market Drayton Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,431 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      12% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Upton
      West Mercia Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Market Drayton Town and Rural
      B Upton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,431
      558
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,456
      501
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Market Drayton Town and Rural
      B Upton
      Violent Crime
      650 ↑15%
      188 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↓12%
      63 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      87 ↓28%
      58 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓39%
      22 ↓42%
      Burglary
      59 ↑4%
      56 ↑81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↑10%
      51 ↑34%
      Drugs
      42 ↑50%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      65 ↓22%
      31 ↑55%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Shoplifting
      77 ↓9%
      67 ↑179%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓70%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓32%
      12 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upton is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Market Drayton Town and Rural safer than Upton?

      Market Drayton Town and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,431 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural vs Upton?

      Market Drayton Town and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural and Upton?

      In Market Drayton Town and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (650 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural and Upton?

      Market Drayton Town and Rural recorded 209 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural vs Upton?

      Violent crime in Market Drayton Town and Rural totalled 650 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural and Upton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Market Drayton Town and Rural recorded 1,456 crimes (now 1,431, a change of -1.7%). Upton recorded 501 crimes previously (now 558, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Market Drayton Town and Rural 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. Market Drayton Town and Rural has a resolution rate of 12% and Upton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Market Drayton Town and Rural and Upton?

      Market Drayton Town and Rural 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural or Upton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Market Drayton Town and Rural and Upton. 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.