Chasetown vs Forden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Chasetown Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Chasetown vs Forden Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chasetown
      Staffordshire Police
      989 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.9% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chasetown
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      989
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      728
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.9%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chasetown
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      369 ↑84%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      156 ↑53%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓29%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑60%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      19 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑68%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      14 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      59 ↑28%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      18 ↑125%
      0
      Shoplifting
      163 ↓15%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chasetown safer than Forden?

      Chasetown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 989 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chasetown vs Forden?

      Chasetown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chasetown and Forden?

      In Chasetown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chasetown and Forden?

      Chasetown recorded 156 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. 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 Chasetown vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Chasetown totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chasetown and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chasetown recorded 728 crimes (now 989, a change of +35.9%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chasetown and Forden?

      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. Chasetown has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chasetown and Forden?

      Chasetown falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Forden is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chasetown and Forden?

      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 Chasetown or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chasetown and Forden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.