Blakenall vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Blakenall West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston Staffordshire Police

      Blakenall vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Blakenall
      West Midlands Police
      4,603 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.2% trend
      31.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston
      Staffordshire Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blakenall
      B Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,603
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,214
      361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.2%
      ↓39.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blakenall
      B Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston
      Violent Crime
      2,011 ↑18%
      72 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      175 ↓60%
      14 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      252 ↑12%
      25 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      367 ↑35%
      41 ↓32%
      Burglary
      233 ↑70%
      15 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      470 ↑22%
      14 ↓63%
      Drugs
      148 ↑44%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      233 ↑32%
      20 ↓31%
      Robbery
      61 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      413 ↓11%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓48%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      92 ↑16%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      114 ↓14%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blakenall safer than Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Blakenall has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,603 crimes in the last 12 months. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 219 crimes. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blakenall vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Blakenall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston shows -39.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      In Blakenall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,011 incidents). In Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Blakenall recorded 175 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston recorded 14. 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 Blakenall vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Violent crime in Blakenall totalled 2,011 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blakenall recorded 4,214 crimes (now 4,603, a change of +9.2%). Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston recorded 361 crimes previously (now 219, -39.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      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. Blakenall has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Blakenall falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      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 Blakenall or Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blakenall and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston. 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.