Arleston and College vs Shrewsbury Rural West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Arleston and College vs Shrewsbury Rural West 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 Arleston and College safer than Shrewsbury Rural West?
Arleston and College has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,070 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,686 crimes. Arleston and College scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Arleston and College vs Shrewsbury Rural West?
Arleston and College shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Rural West shows +17% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West?
In Arleston and College, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (419 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural West, it is Violent Crime (758 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West?
Arleston and College recorded 142 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 317. 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 Arleston and College vs Shrewsbury Rural West?
Violent crime in Arleston and College totalled 419 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 758 in Shrewsbury Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arleston and College recorded 952 crimes (now 1,070, a change of +12.4%). Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 1,441 crimes previously (now 1,686, +17%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West?
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. Arleston and College has a resolution rate of 13% and Shrewsbury Rural West has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West?
Arleston and College falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Rural West is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West?
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 Arleston and College or Shrewsbury Rural West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arleston and College and Shrewsbury Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.