The Nedge vs Whitchurch Town and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    The Nedge West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Whitchurch Town and Rural West Mercia Police

      The Nedge vs Whitchurch Town and Rural Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      The Nedge
      West Mercia Police
      1,413 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      11.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Whitchurch Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,019 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      10.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A The Nedge
      B Whitchurch Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,413
      1,019
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,298
      1,088
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.9%
      ↓6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.2%
      10.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Nedge
      B Whitchurch Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      436 ↓8%
      434 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↑1%
      183 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑0%
      58 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓13%
      22 ↓33%
      Burglary
      29 ↓26%
      25 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓28%
      78 ↓21%
      Drugs
      53 ↑89%
      17 ↑31%
      Public Order
      103 ↑54%
      65 ↓16%
      Robbery
      16 ↑60%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      350 ↑50%
      88 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓59%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓25%
      9 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑105%
      31 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitchurch Town and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Nedge safer than Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      The Nedge has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,413 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitchurch Town and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,019 crimes. Whitchurch Town and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Nedge vs Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      The Nedge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitchurch Town and Rural shows -6.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in The Nedge and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      In The Nedge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (436 incidents). In Whitchurch Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (434 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Nedge and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      The Nedge recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 183. 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 The Nedge vs Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in The Nedge totalled 436 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 434 in Whitchurch Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in The Nedge and Whitchurch Town and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Nedge recorded 1,298 crimes (now 1,413, a change of +8.9%). Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 1,088 crimes previously (now 1,019, -6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Nedge and Whitchurch Town 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. The Nedge has a resolution rate of 11.2% and Whitchurch Town and Rural has 10.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Nedge and Whitchurch Town and Rural?

      The Nedge falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Whitchurch Town 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 The Nedge and Whitchurch Town 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 The Nedge or Whitchurch Town and Rural on a crime map?

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

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