Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park vs Redditch South West and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Redditch South West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park vs Redditch South West and Rural Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      West Mercia Police
      1,605 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      9.9% 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,605
      701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,676
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.9%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      587 ↓6%
      266 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      223 ↓21%
      124 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      99 ↑13%
      49 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      72 ↑11%
      29 ↓44%
      Burglary
      56 ↓32%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↓11%
      61 ↓2%
      Drugs
      29 ↑7%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      102 ↓20%
      48 ↑4%
      Robbery
      20 ↑122%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑17%
      49 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓71%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑47%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑111%
      17 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Redditch South West and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park safer than Redditch South West and Rural?

      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,605 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park and Redditch South West and Rural?

      In Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (587 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park recorded 223 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park totalled 587 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park and Redditch South West and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park recorded 1,676 crimes (now 1,605, a change of -4.2%). Redditch South West and Rural recorded 650 crimes previously (now 701, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park 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. Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park has a resolution rate of 9.9% 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park 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 Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park or Redditch South West and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oldington, Foley and Sutton Park 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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