Whitchurch Town and Rural vs Forden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Whitchurch Town and Rural West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Forden Dyfed-Powys Police

      Whitchurch Town and Rural vs Forden Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Whitchurch Town and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      678 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Whitchurch Town and Rural
      B Forden
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      678
      40
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,066
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.4%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitchurch Town and Rural
      B Forden
      Violent Crime
      300 ↓22%
      22 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↓27%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓47%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓48%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      18 ↓49%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓51%
      2 ↓60%
      Drugs
      16 ↑129%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      38 ↓50%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓65%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓42%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓38%
      5 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Forden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitchurch Town and Rural safer than Forden?

      Whitchurch Town and Rural has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 678 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural vs Forden?

      Whitchurch Town and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural and Forden?

      In Whitchurch Town and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (300 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural and Forden?

      Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 122 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural vs Forden?

      Violent crime in Whitchurch Town and Rural totalled 300 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural and Forden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 1,066 crimes (now 678, a change of -36.4%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitchurch Town and Rural 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. Whitchurch Town and Rural has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitchurch Town and Rural and Forden?

      Whitchurch Town and Rural 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural or Forden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whitchurch Town and Rural 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.