Overall Crime Rate of 72.1 crimes per 1000 people
As the collective policing name given to the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, West Mercia occupies the ninth spot on our list.
It’s one of the more diverse areas of the country. Veined with the rivers Severn and Wye, and punctuated with a huge variety of charming villages, towns and cities that include Hereford and Worcester, West Mercia represents a great option for both businesses and families.
Plus, with one of the lower crime rates across the UK at 72.1 crimes per 1000 people, the region combines security and safety with a thriving economy and areas of outstanding natural beauty. This is best epitomised by the area’s low rate of criminal damage, with just 7 incidents per 1000 people.