Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Golden Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Church Stretton and Craven Arms West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Golden Valley West Mercia Police

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms vs Golden Valley Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Church Stretton and Craven Arms
      West Mercia Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      4.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church Stretton and Craven Arms
      B Golden Valley
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      444
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      461
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church Stretton and Craven Arms
      B Golden Valley
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓5%
      148 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑16%
      37 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓7%
      25 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓55%
      12 ↑50%
      Burglary
      24 ↓40%
      20 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑8%
      20 ↓17%
      Drugs
      13 ↑550%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      18 ↓14%
      13 ↓19%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑30%
      3 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑63%
      13 ↑225%
      Overall Verdict
      B Golden Valley is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church Stretton and Craven Arms safer than Golden Valley?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 444 crimes in the last 12 months. Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Golden Valley shows -4.1% (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 Golden Valley?

      In Church Stretton and Craven Arms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Golden Valley, it is Violent Crime (148 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 Golden Valley?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golden Valley recorded 37. 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 Golden Valley?

      Violent crime in Church Stretton and Craven Arms totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Golden Valley. 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 Golden Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church Stretton and Craven Arms recorded 461 crimes (now 444, a change of -3.7%). Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes previously (now 303, -4.1%).

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

      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 8% and Golden Valley has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Golden Valley?

      Church Stretton and Craven Arms falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Golden Valley 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 Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Golden Valley?

      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 Golden Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church Stretton and Craven Arms and Golden Valley. 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.