Bloxwich vs Hodge Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bloxwich West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Hodge Hill West Midlands Police

      Bloxwich vs Hodge Hill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bloxwich
      West Midlands Police
      2,959 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hodge Hill
      West Midlands Police
      3,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bloxwich
      B Hodge Hill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,959
      3,620
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,134
      3,347
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bloxwich
      B Hodge Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,101 ↓4%
      1,591 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↓36%
      213 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      178 ↑23%
      185 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      174 ↑7%
      227 ↓16%
      Burglary
      105 ↓9%
      118 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑13%
      250 ↑9%
      Drugs
      89 ↓30%
      83 ↓7%
      Public Order
      152 ↓3%
      190 ↓7%
      Robbery
      40 ↓15%
      104 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      445 ↓10%
      484 ↑109%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      11 ↑57%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑7%
      2 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↑6%
      97 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      69 ↑3%
      65 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bloxwich is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bloxwich safer than Hodge Hill?

      Bloxwich has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,959 crimes in the last 12 months. Hodge Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,620 crimes. Bloxwich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bloxwich vs Hodge Hill?

      Bloxwich shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hodge Hill shows +8.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bloxwich and Hodge Hill?

      In Bloxwich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). In Hodge Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,591 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bloxwich and Hodge Hill?

      Bloxwich recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hodge Hill recorded 213. 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 Hodge Hill?

      Violent crime in Bloxwich totalled 1,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,591 in Hodge Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bloxwich and Hodge Hill 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%). Hodge Hill recorded 3,347 crimes previously (now 3,620, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bloxwich and Hodge Hill?

      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 Hodge Hill has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bloxwich and Hodge Hill?

      Bloxwich falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Hodge Hill 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 Hodge Hill?

      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 Hodge Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bloxwich and Hodge Hill. 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.