Blakenall vs Longbridge

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
      9/100
      Longbridge West Midlands Police

      Blakenall vs Longbridge 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Longbridge
      West Midlands Police
      3,625 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blakenall
      B Longbridge
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,028
      3,625
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,376
      3,838
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blakenall
      B Longbridge
      Violent Crime
      1,772 ↓1%
      1,501 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      281 ↓36%
      298 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      214 ↑8%
      186 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↓7%
      201 ↓28%
      Burglary
      186 ↑23%
      186 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      404 ↓1%
      274 ↓6%
      Drugs
      118 ↑33%
      72 ↑31%
      Public Order
      176 ↓15%
      177 ↓5%
      Robbery
      49 ↓13%
      97 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      329 ↓26%
      459 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      13 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓32%
      14 ↓7%
      Possession of Weapons
      81 ↓22%
      82 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      106 ↓25%
      65 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Longbridge is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blakenall safer than Longbridge?

      Blakenall has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,028 crimes in the last 12 months. Longbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,625 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blakenall vs Longbridge?

      Blakenall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Longbridge shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blakenall and Longbridge?

      In Blakenall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,772 incidents). In Longbridge, it is Violent Crime (1,501 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blakenall and Longbridge?

      Blakenall recorded 281 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longbridge recorded 298. 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 Longbridge?

      Violent crime in Blakenall totalled 1,772 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,501 in Longbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blakenall and Longbridge 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%). Longbridge recorded 3,838 crimes previously (now 3,625, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blakenall and Longbridge?

      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 Longbridge has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blakenall and Longbridge?

      Blakenall falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Longbridge 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 Longbridge?

      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 Longbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blakenall and Longbridge. 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.