Alvechurch and Wythall vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Alvechurch and Wythall West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Alvechurch and Wythall vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Alvechurch and Wythall
      West Mercia Police
      829 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      23 crimes / 12m
      ↓72.9% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      829
      23
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,108
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.2%
      ↓72.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      271 ↓5%
      10 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓42%
      2 ↓85%
      Other Theft
      85 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      71 ↓52%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      44 ↓6%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓36%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      16 ↓30%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      36 ↓46%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      8 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      121 ↓26%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓5%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvechurch and Wythall safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 829 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 23 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvechurch and Wythall vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Alvechurch and Wythall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -72.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Alvechurch and Wythall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (271 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Alvechurch and Wythall vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Alvechurch and Wythall totalled 271 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 1,108 crimes (now 829, a change of -25.2%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 85 crimes previously (now 23, -72.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Alvechurch and Wythall has a resolution rate of 0% and Dixton with Osbaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Alvechurch and Wythall falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Alvechurch and Wythall or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvechurch and Wythall and Dixton with Osbaston. 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.