Harlescott and Sundorne vs Forden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Harlescott and Sundorne West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Harlescott and Sundorne vs Forden Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Harlescott and Sundorne
      West Mercia Police
      1,541 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harlescott and Sundorne
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,541
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,953
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlescott and Sundorne
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      567 ↓4%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↓10%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓20%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓38%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      47 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      116 ↓28%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      49 ↑36%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      85 ↓21%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      11 ↑22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      201 ↓56%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑8%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harlescott and Sundorne safer than Forden?

      Harlescott and Sundorne has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,541 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 Harlescott and Sundorne vs Forden?

      Harlescott and Sundorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Forden?

      In Harlescott and Sundorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Forden?

      Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 268 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 Harlescott and Sundorne vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Harlescott and Sundorne totalled 567 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 1,953 crimes (now 1,541, a change of -21.1%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlescott and Sundorne 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. Harlescott and Sundorne has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harlescott and Sundorne and Forden?

      Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlescott and Sundorne and Forden. 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.