Shifnal and Albrighton vs Wheaton Aston & Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Shifnal and Albrighton West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Wheaton Aston & Rural Staffordshire Police

      Shifnal and Albrighton vs Wheaton Aston & Rural Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Shifnal and Albrighton
      West Mercia Police
      617 crimes / 12m
      ↓31% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Wheaton Aston & Rural
      Staffordshire Police
      9 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shifnal and Albrighton
      B Wheaton Aston & Rural
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      617
      9
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      894
      14
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31%
      ↓35.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shifnal and Albrighton
      B Wheaton Aston & Rural
      Violent Crime
      282 ↓26%
      5 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↓34%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓20%
      1 ↓88%
      Burglary
      23 ↓36%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓38%
      0
      Drugs
      17 ↓26%
      0
      Public Order
      33 ↓40%
      0
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓42%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wheaton Aston & Rural is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 27/100 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 Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Shifnal and Albrighton has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 617 crimes in the last 12 months. Wheaton Aston & Rural has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. Wheaton Aston & Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shifnal and Albrighton vs Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Shifnal and Albrighton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wheaton Aston & Rural shows -35.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shifnal and Albrighton and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      In Shifnal and Albrighton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 incidents). In Wheaton Aston & Rural, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shifnal and Albrighton and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wheaton Aston & Rural recorded 1. 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 Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Violent crime in Shifnal and Albrighton totalled 282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Wheaton Aston & Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shifnal and Albrighton and Wheaton Aston & Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shifnal and Albrighton recorded 894 crimes (now 617, a change of -31%). Wheaton Aston & Rural recorded 14 crimes previously (now 9, -35.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shifnal and Albrighton and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      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 0% and Wheaton Aston & Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shifnal and Albrighton and Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      Shifnal and Albrighton falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wheaton Aston & Rural is covered by Staffordshire 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 Wheaton Aston & Rural?

      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 Wheaton Aston & Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shifnal and Albrighton and Wheaton Aston & Rural. 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.