West Mercia Police

Is Pickersleigh Safe?

Crime statistics for Pickersleigh. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 955 crimes
1 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

955 Crimes (last 12 months)
9.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑38% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 955 total crimes recorded in Pickersleigh

Violent Crime
368 38.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
140 14.7%
Shoplifting
91 9.5%
Public Order
84 8.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
78 8.2%
Other Theft
72 7.5%
Burglary
37 3.9%
Other Crime
26 2.7%
Vehicle Crime
14 1.5%
Drugs
13 1.4%
Robbery
13 1.4%
Possession of Weapons
12 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.4%
Theft from Person
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Pickersleigh — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pickersleigh safe?

Pickersleigh has a CrimeRadar safety score of 1/100, rated High Crime. A total of 955 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 38% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Pickersleigh are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Pickersleigh in the last 12 months?

955 crimes were recorded in Pickersleigh in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 38% compared to the previous 12-month period (692 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 368 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pickersleigh?

The most common crime in Pickersleigh is Violent Crime, with 368 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Pickersleigh increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pickersleigh is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 38% — from 692 crimes in the previous 12 months to 955 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Pickersleigh?

Pickersleigh has a safety score of 1 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Pickersleigh compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Pickersleigh has a safety score of 1/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 19/100. Pickersleigh is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Pickersleigh?

9.9% of crimes recorded in Pickersleigh resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Mercia Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Pickersleigh?

368 violent crimes were recorded in Pickersleigh in the last 12 months — representing 38.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 140 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Pickersleigh last updated?

The crime data for Pickersleigh was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Pickersleigh with other areas?

You can compare Pickersleigh with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.