Shifnal and Albrighton vs Berriew

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Shifnal and Albrighton West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Berriew Dyfed-Powys Police

      Shifnal and Albrighton vs Berriew Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Shifnal and Albrighton
      West Mercia Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Berriew
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓39% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shifnal and Albrighton
      B Berriew
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      925
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      876
      41
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓39%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shifnal and Albrighton
      B Berriew
      Violent Crime
      403 ↑9%
      14 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑3%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓14%
      1 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓4%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      37 ↓21%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      28 ↑27%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      53 ↑6%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      85 ↑44%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓55%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑61%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Berriew is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shifnal and Albrighton safer than Berriew?

      Shifnal and Albrighton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 925 crimes in the last 12 months. Berriew has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Berriew scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shifnal and Albrighton vs Berriew?

      Shifnal and Albrighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Berriew shows -39% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew?

      In Shifnal and Albrighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (403 incidents). In Berriew, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew?

      Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Berriew 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 Shifnal and Albrighton vs Berriew?

      Violent crime in Shifnal and Albrighton totalled 403 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Berriew. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 876 crimes (now 925, a change of +5.6%). Berriew recorded 41 crimes previously (now 25, -39%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew?

      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. Shifnal and Albrighton has a resolution rate of 17.1% and Berriew has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew?

      Shifnal and Albrighton falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Berriew 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 Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew?

      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 Shifnal and Albrighton or Berriew on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shifnal and Albrighton and Berriew. 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.