Ross-on-Wye vs Drybridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Ross-on-Wye West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Drybridge Gwent Police

      Ross-on-Wye vs Drybridge Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Ross-on-Wye
      West Mercia Police
      821 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Drybridge
      Gwent Police
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↓56.5% trend
      11.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ross-on-Wye
      B Drybridge
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      821
      195
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,250
      448
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.3%
      ↓56.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      11.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ross-on-Wye
      B Drybridge
      Violent Crime
      294 ↓32%
      44 ↓62%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓37%
      33 ↓51%
      Other Theft
      57 ↓44%
      9 ↓68%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓60%
      1 ↓91%
      Burglary
      34 ↓53%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓21%
      11 ↓62%
      Drugs
      21 ↓28%
      1 ↓83%
      Public Order
      62 ↓17%
      23 ↓43%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↓28%
      56 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓75%
      2
      Other Crime
      30 ↓25%
      3 ↓70%
      Overall Verdict
      B Drybridge is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ross-on-Wye safer than Drybridge?

      Ross-on-Wye has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 821 crimes in the last 12 months. Drybridge has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 195 crimes. Drybridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ross-on-Wye vs Drybridge?

      Ross-on-Wye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Drybridge shows -56.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge?

      In Ross-on-Wye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (294 incidents). In Drybridge, it is Shoplifting (56 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge?

      Ross-on-Wye recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Drybridge recorded 33. 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 Ross-on-Wye vs Drybridge?

      Violent crime in Ross-on-Wye totalled 294 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Drybridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ross-on-Wye recorded 1,250 crimes (now 821, a change of -34.3%). Drybridge recorded 448 crimes previously (now 195, -56.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge?

      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. Ross-on-Wye has a resolution rate of 0% and Drybridge has 11.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge?

      Ross-on-Wye falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Drybridge is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge?

      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 Ross-on-Wye or Drybridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ross-on-Wye and Drybridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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