Kempsey and Alfrick vs Shrewsbury Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Kempsey and Alfrick West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Shrewsbury Rural West West Mercia Police

      Kempsey and Alfrick vs Shrewsbury Rural West Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Kempsey and Alfrick
      West Mercia Police
      742 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      19.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Rural West
      West Mercia Police
      1,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑17% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kempsey and Alfrick
      B Shrewsbury Rural West
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      742
      1,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      684
      1,441
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↑17%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.1%
      14.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kempsey and Alfrick
      B Shrewsbury Rural West
      Violent Crime
      298 ↑6%
      758 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↑10%
      317 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓6%
      115 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑19%
      44 ↓8%
      Burglary
      72 ↑38%
      64 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑25%
      134 ↑1%
      Drugs
      13 ↑18%
      24 ↓17%
      Public Order
      33 ↓27%
      106 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓22%
      37 ↑61%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      18 ↑125%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑20%
      16 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑67%
      46 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kempsey and Alfrick is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kempsey and Alfrick safer than Shrewsbury Rural West?

      Kempsey and Alfrick has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 742 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,686 crimes. Kempsey and Alfrick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kempsey and Alfrick vs Shrewsbury Rural West?

      Kempsey and Alfrick shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Rural West shows +17% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West?

      In Kempsey and Alfrick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (298 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural West, it is Violent Crime (758 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West?

      Kempsey and Alfrick recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 317. 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 Kempsey and Alfrick vs Shrewsbury Rural West?

      Violent crime in Kempsey and Alfrick totalled 298 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 758 in Shrewsbury Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kempsey and Alfrick recorded 684 crimes (now 742, a change of +8.5%). Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 1,441 crimes previously (now 1,686, +17%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West?

      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. Kempsey and Alfrick has a resolution rate of 19.1% and Shrewsbury Rural West has 14.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West?

      Kempsey and Alfrick falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Rural West 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 Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West?

      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 Kempsey and Alfrick or Shrewsbury Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kempsey and Alfrick and Shrewsbury Rural West. 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.