Alvechurch and Wythall vs Lawley and Overdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Alvechurch and Wythall West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Lawley and Overdale West Mercia Police

      Alvechurch and Wythall vs Lawley and Overdale Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Alvechurch and Wythall
      West Mercia Police
      1,188 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      12.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lawley and Overdale
      West Mercia Police
      1,892 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Lawley and Overdale
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,188
      1,892
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      1,845
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.6%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvechurch and Wythall
      B Lawley and Overdale
      Violent Crime
      367 ↑30%
      632 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↓14%
      223 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      102 ↑4%
      80 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      110 ↓35%
      12 ↓54%
      Burglary
      65 ↑30%
      24 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      70 ↓25%
      95 ↑8%
      Drugs
      28 ↑47%
      51 ↓2%
      Public Order
      58 ↓13%
      144 ↓4%
      Robbery
      11 ↑0%
      29 ↑123%
      Shoplifting
      189 ↑41%
      523 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      21 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓16%
      34 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lawley and Overdale is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvechurch and Wythall safer than Lawley and Overdale?

      Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,188 crimes in the last 12 months. Lawley and Overdale has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,892 crimes. Lawley and Overdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvechurch and Wythall vs Lawley and Overdale?

      Alvechurch and Wythall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lawley and Overdale shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvechurch and Wythall and Lawley and Overdale?

      In Alvechurch and Wythall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (367 incidents). In Lawley and Overdale, it is Violent Crime (632 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvechurch and Wythall and Lawley and Overdale?

      Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lawley and Overdale recorded 223. 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 Lawley and Overdale?

      Violent crime in Alvechurch and Wythall totalled 367 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 632 in Lawley and Overdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall and Lawley and Overdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvechurch and Wythall recorded 1,136 crimes (now 1,188, a change of +4.6%). Lawley and Overdale recorded 1,845 crimes previously (now 1,892, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvechurch and Wythall and Lawley and Overdale?

      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 12.6% and Lawley and Overdale has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvechurch and Wythall and Lawley and Overdale?

      Alvechurch and Wythall falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Lawley and Overdale is covered by West Mercia 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 Lawley and Overdale?

      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 Lawley and Overdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvechurch and Wythall and Lawley and Overdale. 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.