Aston vs Willenhall
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aston vs Willenhall 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 Willenhall?
Aston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,945 crimes in the last 12 months. Willenhall has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,494 crimes. Willenhall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aston vs Willenhall?
Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Willenhall shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aston and Willenhall?
In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,312 incidents). In Willenhall, it is Violent Crime (1,608 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and Willenhall?
Aston recorded 341 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willenhall recorded 322. 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 Willenhall?
Violent crime in Aston totalled 2,312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,608 in Willenhall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aston and Willenhall 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%). Willenhall recorded 5,035 crimes previously (now 4,494, -10.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and Willenhall?
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 Willenhall has 35.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aston and Willenhall?
Aston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Willenhall 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 Willenhall?
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 Willenhall on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and Willenhall. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.