Dawley and Malinslee vs Market Drayton Town and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Dawley and Malinslee West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Market Drayton Town and Rural West Mercia Police

      Dawley and Malinslee vs Market Drayton Town and Rural Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Dawley and Malinslee
      West Mercia Police
      2,541 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Market Drayton Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,431 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      12% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dawley and Malinslee
      B Market Drayton Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,541
      1,431
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,549
      1,456
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dawley and Malinslee
      B Market Drayton Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,211 ↑6%
      650 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      413 ↓7%
      209 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      118 ↓11%
      87 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↓15%
      35 ↓39%
      Burglary
      81 ↑47%
      59 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      173 ↓11%
      138 ↑10%
      Drugs
      84 ↑18%
      42 ↑50%
      Public Order
      188 ↓5%
      65 ↓22%
      Robbery
      11 ↓52%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      82 ↑3%
      77 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑14%
      3 ↓70%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↓32%
      17 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑0%
      40 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Market Drayton Town and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dawley and Malinslee safer than Market Drayton Town and Rural?

      Dawley and Malinslee has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,541 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 Dawley and Malinslee vs Market Drayton Town and Rural?

      Dawley and Malinslee shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Dawley and Malinslee and Market Drayton Town and Rural?

      In Dawley and Malinslee, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,211 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 Dawley and Malinslee and Market Drayton Town and Rural?

      Dawley and Malinslee recorded 413 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 Dawley and Malinslee vs Market Drayton Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in Dawley and Malinslee totalled 1,211 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 Dawley and Malinslee and Market Drayton Town and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dawley and Malinslee recorded 2,549 crimes (now 2,541, a change of -0.3%). Market Drayton Town and Rural recorded 1,456 crimes previously (now 1,431, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dawley and Malinslee 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. Dawley and Malinslee has a resolution rate of 12.3% 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 Dawley and Malinslee and Market Drayton Town and Rural?

      Dawley and Malinslee 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 Dawley and Malinslee 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 Dawley and Malinslee or Market Drayton Town and Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dawley and Malinslee 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.