Upton vs Wem Town and Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Upton West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Wem Town and Rural West Mercia Police

      Upton vs Wem Town and Rural Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Upton
      West Mercia Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Wem Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      660 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upton
      B Wem Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      558
      660
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      501
      624
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      13.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upton
      B Wem Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      188 ↑1%
      275 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓15%
      124 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑4%
      39 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓42%
      14 ↓7%
      Burglary
      56 ↑81%
      42 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑34%
      60 ↑0%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      31 ↑55%
      37 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1
      4
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑179%
      30 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      3
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓43%
      16 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Upton is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upton safer than Wem Town and Rural?

      Upton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 558 crimes in the last 12 months. Wem Town and Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 660 crimes. Upton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upton vs Wem Town and Rural?

      Upton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wem Town and Rural shows +5.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upton and Wem Town and Rural?

      In Upton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (188 incidents). In Wem Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (275 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upton and Wem Town and Rural?

      Upton recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wem Town 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 Upton vs Wem Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in Upton totalled 188 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 275 in Wem Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upton and Wem Town and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upton recorded 501 crimes (now 558, a change of +11.4%). Wem Town and Rural recorded 624 crimes previously (now 660, +5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upton and Wem 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. Upton has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Wem Town and Rural has 13.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upton and Wem Town and Rural?

      Upton falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wem 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 Upton and Wem 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 Upton or Wem Town and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upton and Wem 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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