Aston vs West Bromwich Town

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
      9/100
      West Bromwich Town West Midlands Police

      Aston vs West Bromwich Town 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Bromwich Town
      West Midlands Police
      9,617 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      31% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aston
      B West Bromwich Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,945
      9,617
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,151
      9,897
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      31%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aston
      B West Bromwich Town
      Violent Crime
      2,312 ↑6%
      4,189 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      341 ↓27%
      598 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      301 ↓21%
      540 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      339 ↑3%
      904 ↑7%
      Burglary
      200 ↓18%
      322 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      368 ↑9%
      732 ↓9%
      Drugs
      258 ↑8%
      372 ↑31%
      Public Order
      266 ↓11%
      605 ↓5%
      Robbery
      148 ↓31%
      201 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      99 ↓41%
      628 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      57 ↑46%
      84 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑21%
      35 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      143 ↑15%
      226 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓13%
      181 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aston safer than West Bromwich Town?

      Aston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,945 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bromwich Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 9,617 crimes. West Bromwich Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aston vs West Bromwich Town?

      Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Bromwich Town shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aston and West Bromwich Town?

      In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,312 incidents). In West Bromwich Town, it is Violent Crime (4,189 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and West Bromwich Town?

      Aston recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bromwich Town recorded 598. 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 West Bromwich Town?

      Violent crime in Aston totalled 2,312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,189 in West Bromwich Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aston and West Bromwich Town 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%). West Bromwich Town recorded 9,897 crimes previously (now 9,617, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and West Bromwich Town?

      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 West Bromwich Town has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aston and West Bromwich Town?

      Aston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. West Bromwich Town 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 West Bromwich Town?

      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 West Bromwich Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and West Bromwich Town. 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.