Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Warndon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Warndon West Mercia Police

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural vs Warndon Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural
      West Mercia Police
      418 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.4% trend
      14.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Warndon
      West Mercia Police
      1,888 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural
      B Warndon
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      418
      1,888
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      311
      2,174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.4%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural
      B Warndon
      Violent Crime
      202 ↑45%
      696 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑35%
      361 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑35%
      140 ↑47%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓18%
      57 ↓39%
      Burglary
      37 ↑19%
      56 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑73%
      140 ↓21%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      28 ↓50%
      Public Order
      22 ↓4%
      107 ↓24%
      Robbery
      1
      33 ↑175%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑67%
      176 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      12 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      24 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      53 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 9/100 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 Warndon?

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 418 crimes in the last 12 months. Warndon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,888 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 Warndon?

      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. Warndon shows -13.2% (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 Warndon?

      In Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Warndon, it is Violent Crime (696 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 Warndon?

      Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warndon recorded 361. 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 Warndon?

      Violent crime in Bishops Castle and Craven Arms Rural totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 696 in Warndon. 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 Warndon 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%). Warndon recorded 2,174 crimes previously (now 1,888, -13.2%).

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

      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 Warndon has 14.7%. 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 Warndon?

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

      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 Warndon on a crime map?

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

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