Bloxwich vs Dudley Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bloxwich vs Dudley Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bloxwich safer than Dudley Central?
Bloxwich has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,959 crimes in the last 12 months. Dudley Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,380 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bloxwich vs Dudley Central?
Bloxwich shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dudley Central shows -7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bloxwich and Dudley Central?
In Bloxwich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). In Dudley Central, it is Violent Crime (1,951 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bloxwich and Dudley Central?
Bloxwich recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dudley Central recorded 266. 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 Bloxwich vs Dudley Central?
Violent crime in Bloxwich totalled 1,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,951 in Dudley Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bloxwich and Dudley Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bloxwich recorded 3,134 crimes (now 2,959, a change of -5.6%). Dudley Central recorded 4,708 crimes previously (now 4,380, -7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bloxwich and Dudley Central?
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. Bloxwich has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Dudley Central has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bloxwich and Dudley Central?
Bloxwich falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Dudley Central 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 Bloxwich and Dudley Central?
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 Bloxwich or Dudley Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bloxwich and Dudley Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.