Pershore Town vs Shrewsbury Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Pershore Town West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Shrewsbury Rural East West Mercia Police

      Pershore Town vs Shrewsbury Rural East Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Pershore Town
      West Mercia Police
      816 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      11.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Rural East
      West Mercia Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.6% trend
      13% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pershore Town
      B Shrewsbury Rural East
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      816
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      925
      530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↑13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.7%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pershore Town
      B Shrewsbury Rural East
      Violent Crime
      289 ↑3%
      269 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↓18%
      96 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑6%
      45 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓40%
      18 ↓14%
      Burglary
      25 ↓40%
      31 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓1%
      56 ↑30%
      Drugs
      21 ↑110%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      60 ↑2%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓45%
      20 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑4%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shrewsbury Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pershore Town safer than Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Pershore Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 816 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Shrewsbury Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pershore Town vs Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Pershore Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Rural East shows +13.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      In Pershore Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (289 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural East, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Pershore Town recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 96. 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 Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Violent crime in Pershore Town totalled 289 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in Shrewsbury Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural East 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%). Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 530 crimes previously (now 602, +13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      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 Shrewsbury Rural East has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Pershore Town falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Shrewsbury Rural East?

      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 Shrewsbury Rural East on a crime map?

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

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