Blakenall vs Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Blakenall West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake West Midlands Police

      Blakenall vs Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Blakenall
      West Midlands Police
      4,028 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      West Midlands Police
      5,060 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blakenall
      B Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,028
      5,060
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,376
      5,777
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blakenall
      B Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      Violent Crime
      1,772 ↓1%
      2,145 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      281 ↓36%
      313 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      214 ↑8%
      384 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↓7%
      497 ↓45%
      Burglary
      186 ↑23%
      258 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      404 ↓1%
      380 ↓8%
      Drugs
      118 ↑33%
      134 ↑3%
      Public Order
      176 ↓15%
      235 ↓17%
      Robbery
      49 ↓13%
      67 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      329 ↓26%
      392 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      32 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓32%
      30 ↑58%
      Possession of Weapons
      81 ↓22%
      77 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      106 ↓25%
      116 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blakenall safer than Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      Blakenall has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,028 crimes in the last 12 months. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,060 crimes. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blakenall vs Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      Blakenall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blakenall and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      In Blakenall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,772 incidents). In Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake, it is Violent Crime (2,145 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blakenall and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      Blakenall recorded 281 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake recorded 313. 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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      Violent crime in Blakenall totalled 1,772 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,145 in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blakenall and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blakenall recorded 4,376 crimes (now 4,028, a change of -8%). Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake recorded 5,777 crimes previously (now 5,060, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blakenall and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      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 24.4% and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blakenall and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      Blakenall falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake 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 Blakenall and Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake?

      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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake on a crime map?

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

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