Martley and Tenbury vs Shifnal and Albrighton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Martley and Tenbury West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Shifnal and Albrighton West Mercia Police

      Martley and Tenbury vs Shifnal and Albrighton Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Martley and Tenbury
      West Mercia Police
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      12.3% 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 Martley and Tenbury
      B Shifnal and Albrighton
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      728
      925
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      672
      876
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.3%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Martley and Tenbury
      B Shifnal and Albrighton
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓3%
      403 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↑19%
      105 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      67 ↑56%
      70 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓12%
      54 ↓4%
      Burglary
      104 ↑117%
      37 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓25%
      43 ↓16%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      28 ↑27%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      53 ↑6%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑38%
      85 ↑44%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↓55%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓43%
      29 ↑61%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Martley and Tenbury safer than Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Martley and Tenbury has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 728 crimes in the last 12 months. Shifnal and Albrighton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 925 crimes. Martley and Tenbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Martley and Tenbury vs Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Martley and Tenbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Martley and Tenbury and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      In Martley and Tenbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 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 Martley and Tenbury and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Martley and Tenbury recorded 111 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 Martley and Tenbury vs Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Violent crime in Martley and Tenbury totalled 266 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 Martley and Tenbury and Shifnal and Albrighton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Martley and Tenbury recorded 672 crimes (now 728, a change of +8.3%). Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 876 crimes previously (now 925, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Martley and Tenbury 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. Martley and Tenbury has a resolution rate of 12.3% 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 Martley and Tenbury and Shifnal and Albrighton?

      Martley and Tenbury 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 Martley and Tenbury 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 Martley and Tenbury or Shifnal and Albrighton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Martley and Tenbury 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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