Aston vs Dudley North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Aston West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dudley North West Midlands Police

      Aston vs Dudley North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Aston
      West Midlands Police
      4,945 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dudley North
      West Midlands Police
      3,996 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aston
      B Dudley North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,945
      3,996
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,151
      3,991
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↑0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aston
      B Dudley North
      Violent Crime
      2,312 ↑6%
      1,617 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      341 ↓27%
      302 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      301 ↓21%
      204 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      339 ↑3%
      416 ↑6%
      Burglary
      200 ↓18%
      276 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      368 ↑9%
      342 ↓4%
      Drugs
      258 ↑8%
      71 ↑73%
      Public Order
      266 ↓11%
      232 ↑3%
      Robbery
      148 ↓31%
      37 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      99 ↓41%
      302 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      57 ↑46%
      24 ↑118%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑21%
      11 ↑10%
      Possession of Weapons
      143 ↑15%
      71 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓13%
      91 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dudley North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aston safer than Dudley North?

      Aston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,945 crimes in the last 12 months. Dudley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,996 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aston vs Dudley North?

      Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dudley North shows +0.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aston and Dudley North?

      In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,312 incidents). In Dudley North, it is Violent Crime (1,617 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and Dudley North?

      Aston recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dudley North recorded 302. 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 Aston vs Dudley North?

      Violent crime in Aston totalled 2,312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,617 in Dudley North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aston and Dudley North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aston recorded 5,151 crimes (now 4,945, a change of -4%). Dudley North recorded 3,991 crimes previously (now 3,996, +0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and Dudley North?

      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. Aston has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Dudley North has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aston and Dudley North?

      Aston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Dudley North is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aston and Dudley North?

      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 Aston or Dudley North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and Dudley North. 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.