West Mercia Police

Is Castlefields and Bagley Safe?

Crime statistics for Castlefields and Bagley. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 719 crimes
21 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

719 Crimes (last 12 months)
14.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓24.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 719 total crimes recorded in Castlefields and Bagley

Violent Crime
307 42.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
139 19.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
58 8.1%
Shoplifting
45 6.3%
Other Theft
35 4.9%
Public Order
32 4.5%
Burglary
29 4%
Other Crime
26 3.6%
Drugs
18 2.5%
Vehicle Crime
14 1.9%
Bicycle Theft
7 1%
Robbery
4 0.6%
Theft from Person
3 0.4%
Possession of Weapons
2 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Castlefields and Bagley — last 12 months

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Safest Areas Near Castlefields and Bagley

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Castlefields and Bagley by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castlefields and Bagley safe?

Castlefields and Bagley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 21/100, rated High Crime. A total of 719 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 24.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Castlefields and Bagley are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Castlefields and Bagley in the last 12 months?

719 crimes were recorded in Castlefields and Bagley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 24.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (954 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 307 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Castlefields and Bagley?

The most common crime in Castlefields and Bagley is Violent Crime, with 307 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Castlefields and Bagley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Castlefields and Bagley is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 24.6% — from 954 crimes in the previous 12 months to 719 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Castlefields and Bagley?

Castlefields and Bagley has a safety score of 21 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Castlefields and Bagley compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Castlefields and Bagley has a safety score of 21/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Castlefields and Bagley is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Castlefields and Bagley?

14.5% of crimes recorded in Castlefields and Bagley resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Mercia Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Castlefields and Bagley?

307 violent crimes were recorded in Castlefields and Bagley in the last 12 months — representing 42.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 139 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Castlefields and Bagley last updated?

The crime data for Castlefields and Bagley was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Castlefields and Bagley with other areas?

You can compare Castlefields and Bagley with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.