Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon vs Handsworth Wood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Handsworth Wood West Midlands Police

      Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon vs Handsworth Wood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon
      West Midlands Police
      4,386 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Handsworth Wood
      West Midlands Police
      2,806 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon
      B Handsworth Wood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,386
      2,806
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,867
      3,150
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon
      B Handsworth Wood
      Violent Crime
      1,604 ↓6%
      1,365 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      329 ↓33%
      159 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      246 ↓21%
      174 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      438 ↓31%
      220 ↓22%
      Burglary
      280 ↓10%
      153 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      364 ↓8%
      194 ↓3%
      Drugs
      109 ↑18%
      75 ↓17%
      Public Order
      186 ↓18%
      127 ↓15%
      Robbery
      76 ↑31%
      63 ↓32%
      Shoplifting
      528 ↑24%
      103 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↑10%
      28 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑58%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      76 ↑10%
      86 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      86 ↓8%
      51 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Handsworth Wood is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon safer than Handsworth Wood?

      Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,386 crimes in the last 12 months. Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,806 crimes. Handsworth Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon vs Handsworth Wood?

      Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Handsworth Wood shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood?

      In Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,604 incidents). In Handsworth Wood, it is Violent Crime (1,365 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood?

      Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon recorded 329 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Handsworth Wood recorded 159. 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 Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon vs Handsworth Wood?

      Violent crime in Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon totalled 1,604 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,365 in Handsworth Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon recorded 4,867 crimes (now 4,386, a change of -9.9%). Handsworth Wood recorded 3,150 crimes previously (now 2,806, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood?

      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. Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Handsworth Wood has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood?

      Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Handsworth Wood 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 Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood?

      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 Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon or Handsworth Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Binley, Willenhall, Cheylesmore and Earlsdon and Handsworth Wood. 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.