Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor vs Meifod

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Meifod Dyfed-Powys Police

      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor vs Meifod Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
      West Mercia Police
      2,544 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Meifod
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      33 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
      B Meifod
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,544
      33
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,681
      45
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor
      B Meifod
      Violent Crime
      968 ↓4%
      14 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      481 ↓2%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      130 ↑16%
      5 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓3%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      38 ↓42%
      1 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↓9%
      2 ↑0%
      Drugs
      118 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      210 ↓12%
      1 ↓75%
      Robbery
      22 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      211 ↓17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      15 ↓25%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      56 ↑6%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓55%
      0
      Other Crime
      52 ↑21%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meifod is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor safer than Meifod?

      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,544 crimes in the last 12 months. Meifod has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 33 crimes. Meifod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor vs Meifod?

      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Meifod shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod?

      In Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (968 incidents). In Meifod, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod?

      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor recorded 481 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meifod recorded 6. 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 Town Centre and Monkmoor vs Meifod?

      Violent crime in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor totalled 968 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Meifod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor recorded 2,681 crimes (now 2,544, a change of -5.1%). Meifod recorded 45 crimes previously (now 33, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod?

      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 Town Centre and Monkmoor has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Meifod has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod?

      Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Meifod 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 Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod?

      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 Town Centre and Monkmoor or Meifod on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shrewsbury Town Centre and Monkmoor and Meifod. 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.