Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Forden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Forden 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 Church Stretton and Craven Arms safer than Forden?
Church Stretton and Craven Arms has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 293 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Forden?
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. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Forden?
In Church Stretton and Craven Arms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 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 Forden?
Church Stretton and Craven Arms recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. 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 Forden?
Violent crime in Church Stretton and Craven Arms totalled 134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. 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 Forden 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%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Forden?
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 Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Forden?
Church Stretton and Craven Arms falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Forden 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 Forden?
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 Forden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Forden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.