Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Forden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Meole Copthorne and Sutton West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Forden Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      West Mercia Police
      1,540 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.8% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Forden
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      40 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,540
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,215
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.8%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meole Copthorne and Sutton
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      618 ↑63%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      183 ↓10%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      66 ↓8%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓43%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      51 ↑89%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      104 ↑21%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      41 ↑105%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      112 ↑35%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      18 ↑157%
      0
      Shoplifting
      237 ↑6%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑3%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑35%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meole Copthorne and Sutton safer than Forden?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,540 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Forden?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.8% — 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Forden?

      In Meole Copthorne and Sutton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (618 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Forden?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 183 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Meole Copthorne and Sutton totalled 618 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meole Copthorne and Sutton recorded 1,215 crimes (now 1,540, a change of +26.8%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meole Copthorne and Sutton 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. Meole Copthorne and Sutton has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Forden?

      Meole Copthorne and Sutton 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton 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 Meole Copthorne and Sutton or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meole Copthorne and Sutton and Forden. 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.