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Is St Georges and Priorslee Safe?

Crime statistics for St Georges and Priorslee. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,610 crimes
6 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,610 Crimes (last 12 months)
12.4% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑3.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,610 total crimes recorded in St Georges and Priorslee

Violent Crime
641 39.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
279 17.3%
Shoplifting
167 10.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
107 6.6%
Other Theft
104 6.5%
Public Order
102 6.3%
Burglary
49 3%
Drugs
49 3%
Other Crime
36 2.2%
Vehicle Crime
29 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
24 1.5%
Robbery
13 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
6 0.4%
Theft from Person
4 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for St Georges and Priorslee — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Georges and Priorslee safe?

St Georges and Priorslee has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,610 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in St Georges and Priorslee are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in St Georges and Priorslee in the last 12 months?

1,610 crimes were recorded in St Georges and Priorslee 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 3.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,558 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 641 incidents.

What is the most common crime in St Georges and Priorslee?

The most common crime in St Georges and Priorslee is Violent Crime, with 641 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.8% 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 St Georges and Priorslee increasing or decreasing?

Crime in St Georges and Priorslee is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.3% — from 1,558 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,610 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 St Georges and Priorslee?

St Georges and Priorslee has a safety score of 6 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 St Georges and Priorslee compare to the West Mercia Police average?

St Georges and Priorslee has a safety score of 6/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. St Georges and Priorslee 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 St Georges and Priorslee?

12.4% of crimes recorded in St Georges and Priorslee 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 St Georges and Priorslee?

641 violent crimes were recorded in St Georges and Priorslee in the last 12 months — representing 39.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 279 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 St Georges and Priorslee last updated?

The crime data for St Georges and Priorslee was last updated in January 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 St Georges and Priorslee with other areas?

You can compare St Georges and Priorslee 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: January 2026.