Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Golden Valley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 418 crimes in the last 12 months. Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Golden Valley?
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. Golden Valley shows -4.1% (falling). 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 Golden Valley?
In Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Golden Valley, it is Violent Crime (148 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 Golden Valley?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golden Valley recorded 37. 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 Golden Valley?
Violent crime in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Golden Valley. 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 Golden Valley 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%). Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes previously (now 303, -4.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Golden Valley?
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 Golden Valley has 4.3%. 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 Golden Valley?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley?
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 Golden Valley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Golden Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.