Shrewsbury Rural West vs Llanfihangel

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Shrewsbury Rural West West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Llanfihangel Dyfed-Powys Police

      Shrewsbury Rural West vs Llanfihangel Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Rural West
      West Mercia Police
      1,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑17% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Llanfihangel
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      19 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shrewsbury Rural West
      B Llanfihangel
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,686
      19
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,441
      22
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shrewsbury Rural West
      B Llanfihangel
      Violent Crime
      758 ↑18%
      11 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      317 ↑40%
      0
      Other Theft
      115 ↑2%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓8%
      0
      Burglary
      64 ↓14%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↑1%
      2 ↑100%
      Drugs
      24 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      106 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑61%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑125%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      46 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanfihangel is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shrewsbury Rural West safer than Llanfihangel?

      Shrewsbury Rural West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanfihangel has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 19 crimes. Llanfihangel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shrewsbury Rural West vs Llanfihangel?

      Shrewsbury Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Llanfihangel shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel?

      In Shrewsbury Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (758 incidents). In Llanfihangel, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel?

      Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 317 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanfihangel recorded 0. 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 Shrewsbury Rural West vs Llanfihangel?

      Violent crime in Shrewsbury Rural West totalled 758 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Llanfihangel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shrewsbury Rural West recorded 1,441 crimes (now 1,686, a change of +17%). Llanfihangel recorded 22 crimes previously (now 19, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel?

      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. Shrewsbury Rural West has a resolution rate of 14.5% and Llanfihangel has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel?

      Shrewsbury Rural West falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Llanfihangel 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 Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel?

      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 Shrewsbury Rural West or Llanfihangel on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shrewsbury Rural West and Llanfihangel. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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