Bartley Green vs Perry Barr

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bartley Green West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Perry Barr West Midlands Police

      Bartley Green vs Perry Barr Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bartley Green
      West Midlands Police
      2,906 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Perry Barr
      West Midlands Police
      3,349 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bartley Green
      B Perry Barr
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,906
      3,349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,072
      3,133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bartley Green
      B Perry Barr
      Violent Crime
      1,277 ↓9%
      1,358 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      230 ↑10%
      181 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      150 ↓9%
      161 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      269 ↑23%
      209 ↓6%
      Burglary
      147 ↓15%
      116 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      296 ↓5%
      299 ↑2%
      Drugs
      60 ↑30%
      234 ↑0%
      Public Order
      148 ↓23%
      304 ↑29%
      Robbery
      36 ↓41%
      66 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      137 ↑3%
      267 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑63%
      24 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↓9%
      70 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      79 ↓2%
      48 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bartley Green is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bartley Green safer than Perry Barr?

      Bartley Green has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,906 crimes in the last 12 months. Perry Barr has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,349 crimes. Bartley Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bartley Green vs Perry Barr?

      Bartley Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Perry Barr shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bartley Green and Perry Barr?

      In Bartley Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,277 incidents). In Perry Barr, it is Violent Crime (1,358 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bartley Green and Perry Barr?

      Bartley Green recorded 230 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Perry Barr recorded 181. 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 Bartley Green vs Perry Barr?

      Violent crime in Bartley Green totalled 1,277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,358 in Perry Barr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bartley Green and Perry Barr in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bartley Green recorded 3,072 crimes (now 2,906, a change of -5.4%). Perry Barr recorded 3,133 crimes previously (now 3,349, +6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bartley Green and Perry Barr?

      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. Bartley Green has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Perry Barr has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bartley Green and Perry Barr?

      Bartley Green falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Perry Barr 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 Bartley Green and Perry Barr?

      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 Bartley Green or Perry Barr on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bartley Green and Perry Barr. 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.