Cathedral vs Market Drayton Town and Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cathedral vs Market Drayton Town and Rural 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 Cathedral safer than Market Drayton Town and Rural?
Cathedral has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,704 crimes in the last 12 months. Market Drayton Town and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,431 crimes. Market Drayton Town and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cathedral vs Market Drayton Town and Rural?
Cathedral shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Market Drayton Town and Rural shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural?
In Cathedral, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,553 incidents). In Market Drayton Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (650 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural?
Cathedral recorded 913 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Market Drayton Town and Rural recorded 209. 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 Cathedral vs Market Drayton Town and Rural?
Violent crime in Cathedral totalled 1,553 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 650 in Market Drayton Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cathedral recorded 4,301 crimes (now 4,704, a change of +9.4%). Market Drayton Town and Rural recorded 1,456 crimes previously (now 1,431, -1.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural?
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. Cathedral has a resolution rate of 19.2% and Market Drayton Town and Rural has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural?
Cathedral falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Market Drayton Town and Rural 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 Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural?
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 Cathedral or Market Drayton Town and Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cathedral and Market Drayton Town and Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.