Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Shifnal and Albrighton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hereford City Southside and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Shifnal and Albrighton West Mercia Police

      Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Shifnal and Albrighton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hereford City Southside and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      3,504 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Shifnal and Albrighton
      West Mercia Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hereford City Southside and Rural
      B Shifnal and Albrighton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,504
      925
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,622
      876
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hereford City Southside and Rural
      B Shifnal and Albrighton
      Violent Crime
      1,316 ↓6%
      403 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      588 ↓13%
      105 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      182 ↓12%
      70 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓13%
      54 ↓4%
      Burglary
      75 ↓19%
      37 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      270 ↑1%
      43 ↓16%
      Drugs
      137 ↑12%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      256 ↓6%
      53 ↑6%
      Robbery
      21 ↓34%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      450 ↑30%
      85 ↑44%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑25%
      5 ↓55%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↑46%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓26%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓7%
      29 ↑61%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hereford City Southside and Rural is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hereford City Southside and Rural safer than Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,504 crimes in the last 12 months. Shifnal and Albrighton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 925 crimes. Hereford City Southside and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shifnal and Albrighton shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      In Hereford City Southside and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,316 incidents). In Shifnal and Albrighton, it is Violent Crime (403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural recorded 588 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 105. 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 Hereford City Southside and Rural vs Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Violent crime in Hereford City Southside and Rural totalled 1,316 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 403 in Shifnal and Albrighton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hereford City Southside and Rural recorded 3,622 crimes (now 3,504, a change of -3.3%). Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 876 crimes previously (now 925, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      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. Hereford City Southside and Rural has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Shifnal and Albrighton has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Hereford City Southside and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shifnal and Albrighton 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 Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      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 Hereford City Southside and Rural or Shifnal and Albrighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hereford City Southside and Rural and Shifnal and Albrighton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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