Lawley and Overdale vs Forden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lawley and Overdale vs Forden Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawley and Overdale safer than Forden?
Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,301 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 Lawley and Overdale vs Forden?
Lawley and Overdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Lawley and Overdale and Forden?
In Lawley and Overdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (848 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 Lawley and Overdale and Forden?
Lawley and Overdale recorded 241 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 Lawley and Overdale vs Forden?
Violent crime in Lawley and Overdale totalled 848 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 Lawley and Overdale and Forden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,882 crimes (now 2,301, a change of +22.3%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lawley and Overdale 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. Lawley and Overdale has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lawley and Overdale and Forden?
Lawley and Overdale 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 Lawley and Overdale 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 Lawley and Overdale or Forden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lawley and Overdale and Forden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.