Belmont Southside vs Castlefields and Bagley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Belmont Southside West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Castlefields and Bagley West Mercia Police

      Belmont Southside vs Castlefields and Bagley Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Belmont Southside
      West Mercia Police
      609 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      4.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Castlefields and Bagley
      West Mercia Police
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmont Southside
      B Castlefields and Bagley
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      609
      719
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      654
      954
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.2%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmont Southside
      B Castlefields and Bagley
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓14%
      307 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      114 ↓16%
      139 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑5%
      35 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓46%
      14 ↓64%
      Burglary
      16 ↓16%
      29 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑28%
      58 ↓29%
      Drugs
      30 ↑36%
      18 ↓10%
      Public Order
      34 ↓32%
      32 ↓36%
      Robbery
      4 ↓50%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑10%
      45 ↓62%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑117%
      7 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8
      2 ↓88%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      26 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmont Southside safer than Castlefields and Bagley?

      Belmont Southside has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 609 crimes in the last 12 months. Castlefields and Bagley has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 719 crimes. Belmont Southside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmont Southside vs Castlefields and Bagley?

      Belmont Southside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Castlefields and Bagley shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmont Southside and Castlefields and Bagley?

      In Belmont Southside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 incidents). In Castlefields and Bagley, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmont Southside and Castlefields and Bagley?

      Belmont Southside recorded 114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Castlefields and Bagley recorded 139. 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 Belmont Southside vs Castlefields and Bagley?

      Violent crime in Belmont Southside totalled 240 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Castlefields and Bagley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmont Southside and Castlefields and Bagley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmont Southside recorded 654 crimes (now 609, a change of -6.9%). Castlefields and Bagley recorded 954 crimes previously (now 719, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmont Southside and Castlefields and Bagley?

      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. Belmont Southside has a resolution rate of 4.2% and Castlefields and Bagley has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmont Southside and Castlefields and Bagley?

      Belmont Southside falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Castlefields and Bagley 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 Belmont Southside and Castlefields and Bagley?

      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 Belmont Southside or Castlefields and Bagley on a crime map?

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

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