Pershore Town vs Redditch South West and Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Pershore Town West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Redditch South West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Pershore Town vs Redditch South West and Rural Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Pershore Town
      West Mercia Police
      816 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      11.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Redditch South West and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      701 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      18.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pershore Town
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      816
      701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      925
      650
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.7%
      18.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pershore Town
      B Redditch South West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      289 ↑3%
      266 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↓18%
      124 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑6%
      49 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓40%
      29 ↓44%
      Burglary
      25 ↓40%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓1%
      61 ↓2%
      Drugs
      21 ↑110%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      60 ↑2%
      48 ↑4%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓45%
      49 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑4%
      17 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Redditch South West and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 13/100 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 Pershore Town safer than Redditch South West and Rural?

      Pershore Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 816 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 Pershore Town vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Pershore Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — 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 Pershore Town and Redditch South West and Rural?

      In Pershore Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (289 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 Pershore Town and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Pershore Town recorded 116 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 Pershore Town vs Redditch South West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Pershore Town totalled 289 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 Pershore Town and Redditch South West and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pershore Town recorded 925 crimes (now 816, a change of -11.8%). Redditch South West and Rural recorded 650 crimes previously (now 701, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pershore Town 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. Pershore Town has a resolution rate of 11.7% 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 Pershore Town and Redditch South West and Rural?

      Pershore Town 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 Pershore Town 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 Pershore Town or Redditch South West and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pershore Town 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.