Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Churchstoke

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Church Stretton and Craven Arms West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Churchstoke Dyfed-Powys Police

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Churchstoke Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Church Stretton and Craven Arms
      West Mercia Police
      293 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Churchstoke
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      56 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Stretton and Craven Arms
      B Churchstoke
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      293
      56
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      446
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.3%
      ↑3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Stretton and Craven Arms
      B Churchstoke
      Violent Crime
      134 ↓37%
      30 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓16%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓44%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      15 ↓48%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓30%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      4 ↓64%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      16 ↑14%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓31%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑140%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Churchstoke is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 60/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Stretton and Craven Arms safer than Churchstoke?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Churchstoke has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 56 crimes. Churchstoke scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Churchstoke?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Churchstoke shows +3.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Churchstoke?

      In Church Stretton and Craven Arms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 incidents). In Churchstoke, it is Violent Crime (30 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Churchstoke?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Churchstoke recorded 5. 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 Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Churchstoke?

      Violent crime in Church Stretton and Craven Arms totalled 134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 30 in Churchstoke. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Churchstoke in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Stretton and Craven Arms recorded 446 crimes (now 293, a change of -34.3%). Churchstoke recorded 54 crimes previously (now 56, +3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Churchstoke?

      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. Church Stretton and Craven Arms has a resolution rate of 0% and Churchstoke has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Churchstoke?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Churchstoke is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Churchstoke?

      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 Church Stretton and Craven Arms or Churchstoke on a crime map?

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

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