Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Meole Copthorne and Sutton West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Pershore Rural South and Rural North West Mercia Police

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      West Mercia Police
      1,217 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      1,003 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.5% trend
      13.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      B Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,217
      1,003
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,201
      908
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↑10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      13.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      B Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      Violent Crime
      420 ↑12%
      410 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      205 ↑10%
      157 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓38%
      89 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓14%
      70 ↓40%
      Burglary
      41 ↑37%
      80 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓15%
      87 ↑14%
      Drugs
      26 ↑53%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      82 ↓13%
      53 ↑2%
      Robbery
      22 ↑450%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      195 ↓13%
      6 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑63%
      12 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑13%
      22 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meole Copthorne and Sutton safer than Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,217 crimes in the last 12 months. Pershore Rural South and Rural North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,003 crimes. Meole Copthorne and Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pershore Rural South and Rural North shows +10.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      In Meole Copthorne and Sutton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (420 incidents). In Pershore Rural South and Rural North, it is Violent Crime (410 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 205 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pershore Rural South and Rural North recorded 157. 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Violent crime in Meole Copthorne and Sutton totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 410 in Pershore Rural South and Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 1,201 crimes (now 1,217, a change of +1.3%). Pershore Rural South and Rural North recorded 908 crimes previously (now 1,003, +10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      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. Meole Copthorne and Sutton has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Pershore Rural South and Rural North has 13.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Pershore Rural South and Rural North 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North?

      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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton or Pershore Rural South and Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Pershore Rural South and Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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