Aston vs NEC
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aston vs NEC Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aston safer than NEC?
Aston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,945 crimes in the last 12 months. NEC has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 503 crimes. NEC scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aston vs NEC?
Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. NEC shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aston and NEC?
In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,312 incidents). In NEC, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and NEC?
Aston recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while NEC recorded 36. 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 NEC?
Violent crime in Aston totalled 2,312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in NEC. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aston and NEC 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%). NEC recorded 516 crimes previously (now 503, -2.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and NEC?
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 NEC has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aston and NEC?
Aston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. NEC 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 NEC?
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 NEC on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and NEC. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.