Pershore Town vs Shrewsbury Rural West

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
      3/100
      Shrewsbury Rural West West Mercia Police

      Pershore Town vs Shrewsbury Rural West 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Rural West
      West Mercia Police
      1,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑17% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pershore Town
      B Shrewsbury Rural West
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      816
      1,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      925
      1,441
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.8%
      ↑17%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.7%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pershore Town
      B Shrewsbury Rural West
      Violent Crime
      289 ↑3%
      758 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↓18%
      317 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑6%
      115 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓40%
      44 ↓8%
      Burglary
      25 ↓40%
      64 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓1%
      134 ↑1%
      Drugs
      21 ↑110%
      24 ↓17%
      Public Order
      60 ↑2%
      106 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓45%
      37 ↑61%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑233%
      18 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      16 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑4%
      46 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pershore Town is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 3/100 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 West?

      Pershore Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 816 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,686 crimes. Pershore Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 West shows +17% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pershore Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (289 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural West, it is Violent Crime (758 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pershore Town recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 317. 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 West?

      Violent crime in Pershore Town totalled 289 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 758 in Shrewsbury Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural West 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 West recorded 1,441 crimes previously (now 1,686, +17%).

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

      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 West has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural West?

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

      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 West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pershore Town and Shrewsbury Rural West. 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.