Martley and Tenbury vs Redditch South West and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Martley and Tenbury West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Redditch South West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Martley and Tenbury vs Redditch South West and Rural Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Martley and Tenbury
      West Mercia Police
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Redditch South West and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      701 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Martley and Tenbury
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      728
      701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      672
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Martley and Tenbury
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓3%
      266 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑19%
      124 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      67 ↑56%
      49 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓12%
      29 ↓44%
      Burglary
      104 ↑117%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓25%
      61 ↓2%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      48 ↑4%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑38%
      49 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓43%
      17 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Redditch South West and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Martley and Tenbury safer than Redditch South West and Rural?

      Martley and Tenbury has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 728 crimes in the last 12 months. Redditch South West and Rural has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 701 crimes. Redditch South West and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Martley and Tenbury vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Martley and Tenbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Redditch South West and Rural shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural?

      In Martley and Tenbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Redditch South West and Rural, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Martley and Tenbury recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Redditch South West and Rural recorded 124. 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 Martley and Tenbury vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Martley and Tenbury totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Redditch South West and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Martley and Tenbury recorded 672 crimes (now 728, a change of +8.3%). Redditch South West and Rural recorded 650 crimes previously (now 701, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural?

      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. Martley and Tenbury has a resolution rate of 12.3% and Redditch South West and Rural has 18.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Martley and Tenbury falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Redditch South West and Rural 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 Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural?

      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 Martley and Tenbury or Redditch South West and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Martley and Tenbury and Redditch South West and Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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