Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Montgomery

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Montgomery Dyfed-Powys Police

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Montgomery Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural
      West Mercia Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Montgomery
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural
      B Montgomery
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      331
      51
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↑9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural
      B Montgomery
      Violent Crime
      141 ↓12%
      23 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓10%
      9 ↑125%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓4%
      1 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑10%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      29 ↑4%
      5
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑4%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Public Order
      17 ↓15%
      12 ↑50%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Montgomery is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural safer than Montgomery?

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Montgomery has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 56 crimes. Montgomery scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Montgomery?

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Montgomery shows +9.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Montgomery?

      In Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (141 incidents). In Montgomery, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Montgomery?

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Montgomery recorded 9. 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 Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Montgomery?

      Violent crime in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural totalled 141 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Montgomery. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Montgomery in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 331 crimes (now 304, a change of -8.2%). Montgomery recorded 51 crimes previously (now 56, +9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Montgomery?

      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. Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Montgomery has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Montgomery?

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Montgomery 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 Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Montgomery?

      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 Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural or Montgomery on a crime map?

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

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