Pershore Rural South and Rural North vs St Johns and Bedwardine

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Pershore Rural South and Rural North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      St Johns and Bedwardine West Mercia Police

      Pershore Rural South and Rural North vs St Johns and Bedwardine Results

      A
      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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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      St Johns and Bedwardine
      West Mercia Police
      1,660 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      B St Johns and Bedwardine
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,003
      1,660
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      908
      1,788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.5%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.8%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pershore Rural South and Rural North
      B St Johns and Bedwardine
      Violent Crime
      410 ↑21%
      630 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑33%
      239 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      89 ↑13%
      115 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓40%
      77 ↑10%
      Burglary
      80 ↑19%
      77 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑14%
      148 ↓30%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      33 ↑32%
      Public Order
      53 ↑2%
      88 ↓28%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      16 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑100%
      144 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      15 ↓53%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑20%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓15%
      57 ↑58%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Johns and Bedwardine is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pershore Rural South and Rural North safer than St Johns and Bedwardine?

      Pershore Rural South and Rural North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,003 crimes in the last 12 months. St Johns and Bedwardine has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,660 crimes. St Johns and Bedwardine scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pershore Rural South and Rural North vs St Johns and Bedwardine?

      Pershore Rural South and Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Johns and Bedwardine shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pershore Rural South and Rural North and St Johns and Bedwardine?

      In Pershore Rural South and Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (410 incidents). In St Johns and Bedwardine, it is Violent Crime (630 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pershore Rural South and Rural North and St Johns and Bedwardine?

      Pershore Rural South and Rural North recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Johns and Bedwardine recorded 239. 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 Pershore Rural South and Rural North vs St Johns and Bedwardine?

      Violent crime in Pershore Rural South and Rural North totalled 410 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 630 in St Johns and Bedwardine. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pershore Rural South and Rural North and St Johns and Bedwardine in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pershore Rural South and Rural North recorded 908 crimes (now 1,003, a change of +10.5%). St Johns and Bedwardine recorded 1,788 crimes previously (now 1,660, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pershore Rural South and Rural North and St Johns and Bedwardine?

      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. Pershore Rural South and Rural North has a resolution rate of 13.8% and St Johns and Bedwardine has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pershore Rural South and Rural North and St Johns and Bedwardine?

      Pershore Rural South and Rural North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. St Johns and Bedwardine 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 Pershore Rural South and Rural North and St Johns and Bedwardine?

      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 Pershore Rural South and Rural North or St Johns and Bedwardine on a crime map?

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

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