Billesley vs Solihull Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Billesley West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Solihull Rural West Midlands Police

      Billesley vs Solihull Rural Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Billesley
      West Midlands Police
      2,800 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Solihull Rural
      West Midlands Police
      3,071 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billesley
      B Solihull Rural
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,800
      3,071
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,959
      3,191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billesley
      B Solihull Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,141 ↓7%
      1,086 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↓39%
      147 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      176 ↓19%
      181 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      228 ↓10%
      443 ↓23%
      Burglary
      160 ↑21%
      175 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      243 ↑0%
      266 ↑5%
      Drugs
      61 ↑85%
      59 ↑40%
      Public Order
      127 ↓28%
      143 ↓12%
      Robbery
      60 ↓2%
      29 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑73%
      413 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑42%
      12 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓57%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↑9%
      29 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓8%
      74 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Billesley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billesley safer than Solihull Rural?

      Billesley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,800 crimes in the last 12 months. Solihull Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,071 crimes. Billesley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billesley vs Solihull Rural?

      Billesley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Solihull Rural shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billesley and Solihull Rural?

      In Billesley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,141 incidents). In Solihull Rural, it is Violent Crime (1,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billesley and Solihull Rural?

      Billesley recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Solihull Rural recorded 147. 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 Billesley vs Solihull Rural?

      Violent crime in Billesley totalled 1,141 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,086 in Solihull Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billesley and Solihull Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billesley recorded 2,959 crimes (now 2,800, a change of -5.4%). Solihull Rural recorded 3,191 crimes previously (now 3,071, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billesley and Solihull Rural?

      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. Billesley has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Solihull Rural has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billesley and Solihull Rural?

      Billesley falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Solihull Rural 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 Billesley and Solihull Rural?

      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 Billesley or Solihull Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billesley and Solihull Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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