Wem Town and Rural vs Overton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wem Town and Rural vs Overton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wem Town and Rural safer than Overton?
Wem Town and Rural has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Overton has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 92 crimes. Overton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Wem Town and Rural vs Overton?
Wem Town and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Overton shows -11.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Wem Town and Rural and Overton?
In Wem Town and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Overton, it is Violent Crime (49 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wem Town and Rural and Overton?
Wem Town and Rural recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Overton recorded 15. 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 Wem Town and Rural vs Overton?
Violent crime in Wem Town and Rural totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 in Overton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Wem Town and Rural and Overton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wem Town and Rural recorded 634 crimes (now 459, a change of -27.6%). Overton recorded 104 crimes previously (now 92, -11.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wem Town and Rural and Overton?
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. Wem Town and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Overton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wem Town and Rural and Overton?
Wem Town and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Overton is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Wem Town and Rural and Overton?
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 Wem Town and Rural or Overton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wem Town and Rural and Overton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.