Cleobury and Highley vs Shrewsbury Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Cleobury and Highley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Shrewsbury Rural East West Mercia Police

      Cleobury and Highley vs Shrewsbury Rural East Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Cleobury and Highley
      West Mercia Police
      547 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Rural East
      West Mercia Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.6% trend
      13% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cleobury and Highley
      B Shrewsbury Rural East
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      547
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      603
      530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↑13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cleobury and Highley
      B Shrewsbury Rural East
      Violent Crime
      265 ↑2%
      269 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓22%
      96 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑8%
      45 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓23%
      18 ↓14%
      Burglary
      36 ↓8%
      31 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓33%
      56 ↑30%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      33 ↓11%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      20 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓21%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cleobury and Highley is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 22/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cleobury and Highley safer than Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Cleobury and Highley has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 547 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Cleobury and Highley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cleobury and Highley vs Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Cleobury and Highley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Rural East shows +13.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cleobury and Highley and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      In Cleobury and Highley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (265 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural East, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cleobury and Highley and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Cleobury and Highley recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 96. 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 Cleobury and Highley vs Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Violent crime in Cleobury and Highley totalled 265 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in Shrewsbury Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cleobury and Highley and Shrewsbury Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cleobury and Highley recorded 603 crimes (now 547, a change of -9.3%). Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 530 crimes previously (now 602, +13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cleobury and Highley and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      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. Cleobury and Highley has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Shrewsbury Rural East has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cleobury and Highley and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Cleobury and Highley falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Cleobury and Highley and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      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 Cleobury and Highley or Shrewsbury Rural East on a crime map?

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

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