Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Bromyard
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Bromyard 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 Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural safer than Bromyard?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 418 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromyard has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 756 crimes. Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Bromyard?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bromyard shows +31.3% (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 Bromyard?
In Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Bromyard, it is Violent Crime (276 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 Bromyard?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromyard recorded 129. 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 Bromyard?
Violent crime in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Bromyard. 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 Bromyard in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 311 crimes (now 418, a change of +34.4%). Bromyard recorded 576 crimes previously (now 756, +31.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Bromyard?
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 14.8% and Bromyard has 10%. 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 Bromyard?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Bromyard 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 Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Bromyard?
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 Bromyard on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Bromyard. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.