Hadley and Leegomery vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hadley and Leegomery West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor West Mercia Police

      Hadley and Leegomery vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hadley and Leegomery
      West Mercia Police
      1,266 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
      West Mercia Police
      2,544 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hadley and Leegomery
      B Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,266
      2,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,240
      2,681
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↓5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hadley and Leegomery
      B Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
      Violent Crime
      596 ↑10%
      968 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↑11%
      481 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓27%
      130 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓14%
      34 ↓3%
      Burglary
      25 ↓19%
      38 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↓27%
      191 ↓9%
      Drugs
      45 ↑50%
      118 ↑17%
      Public Order
      107 ↑22%
      210 ↓12%
      Robbery
      11 ↑38%
      22 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓15%
      211 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      15 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      56 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓44%
      18 ↓55%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑18%
      52 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hadley and Leegomery safer than Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      Hadley and Leegomery has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,266 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,544 crimes. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hadley and Leegomery vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      Hadley and Leegomery shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor shows -5.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      In Hadley and Leegomery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (596 incidents). In Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor, it is Violent Crime (968 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      Hadley and Leegomery recorded 182 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor recorded 481. 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 Hadley and Leegomery vs Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      Violent crime in Hadley and Leegomery totalled 596 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 968 in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hadley and Leegomery recorded 1,240 crimes (now 1,266, a change of +2.1%). Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor recorded 2,681 crimes previously (now 2,544, -5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      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. Hadley and Leegomery has a resolution rate of 19.8% and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      Hadley and Leegomery falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor 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 Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor?

      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 Hadley and Leegomery or Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hadley and Leegomery and Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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