Castlefields and Bagley vs Cathedral

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Castlefields and Bagley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Cathedral West Mercia Police

      Castlefields and Bagley vs Cathedral Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Castlefields and Bagley
      West Mercia Police
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cathedral
      West Mercia Police
      4,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.4% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Castlefields and Bagley
      B Cathedral
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      719
      4,704
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      954
      4,301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.6%
      ↑9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Castlefields and Bagley
      B Cathedral
      Violent Crime
      307 ↓15%
      1,553 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↓9%
      913 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓20%
      232 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓64%
      105 ↓9%
      Burglary
      29 ↑4%
      103 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↓29%
      244 ↑0%
      Drugs
      18 ↓10%
      133 ↑9%
      Public Order
      32 ↓36%
      407 ↑24%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      72 ↑106%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓62%
      668 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      36 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓50%
      122 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓88%
      55 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑63%
      61 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Castlefields and Bagley is the safer choice — scoring 21/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Castlefields and Bagley safer than Cathedral?

      Castlefields and Bagley has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 719 crimes in the last 12 months. Cathedral has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 4,704 crimes. Castlefields and Bagley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Castlefields and Bagley vs Cathedral?

      Castlefields and Bagley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cathedral shows +9.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral?

      In Castlefields and Bagley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (307 incidents). In Cathedral, it is Violent Crime (1,553 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral?

      Castlefields and Bagley recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cathedral recorded 913. 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 Castlefields and Bagley vs Cathedral?

      Violent crime in Castlefields and Bagley totalled 307 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,553 in Cathedral. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Castlefields and Bagley recorded 954 crimes (now 719, a change of -24.6%). Cathedral recorded 4,301 crimes previously (now 4,704, +9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral?

      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. Castlefields and Bagley has a resolution rate of 14.5% and Cathedral has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral?

      Castlefields and Bagley falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Cathedral 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 Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral?

      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 Castlefields and Bagley or Cathedral on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Castlefields and Bagley and Cathedral. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.