Lawley and Overdale vs Meifod
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lawley and Overdale vs Meifod 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 Meifod?
Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,892 crimes in the last 12 months. Meifod has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 33 crimes. Meifod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Lawley and Overdale vs Meifod?
Lawley and Overdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meifod shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Lawley and Overdale and Meifod?
In Lawley and Overdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (632 incidents). In Meifod, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lawley and Overdale and Meifod?
Lawley and Overdale recorded 223 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meifod recorded 6. 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 Meifod?
Violent crime in Lawley and Overdale totalled 632 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Meifod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Lawley and Overdale and Meifod in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,845 crimes (now 1,892, a change of +2.6%). Meifod recorded 45 crimes previously (now 33, -26.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lawley and Overdale and Meifod?
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 24.2% and Meifod has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lawley and Overdale and Meifod?
Lawley and Overdale falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Meifod 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 Meifod?
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 Meifod on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lawley and Overdale and Meifod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.