Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Kempsey and Alfrick
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Kempsey and Alfrick 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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 418 crimes in the last 12 months. Kempsey and Alfrick has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 742 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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
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. Kempsey and Alfrick shows +8.5% (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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
In Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Kempsey and Alfrick, it is Violent Crime (298 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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kempsey and Alfrick recorded 118. 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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
Violent crime in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 298 in Kempsey and Alfrick. 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 Kempsey and Alfrick 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%). Kempsey and Alfrick recorded 684 crimes previously (now 742, +8.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Kempsey and Alfrick?
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 Kempsey and Alfrick has 19.1%. 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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Kempsey and Alfrick 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 Kempsey and Alfrick?
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 Kempsey and Alfrick on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural and Kempsey and Alfrick. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.