Bloxwich vs Nechells

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
      9/100
      Nechells West Midlands Police

      Bloxwich vs Nechells 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Nechells
      West Midlands Police
      1,942 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      28.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bloxwich
      B Nechells
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,959
      1,942
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,134
      2,051
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      28.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bloxwich
      B Nechells
      Violent Crime
      1,101 ↓4%
      805 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↓36%
      138 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      178 ↑23%
      115 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      174 ↑7%
      282 ↓18%
      Burglary
      105 ↓9%
      73 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑13%
      138 ↓1%
      Drugs
      89 ↓30%
      48 ↓26%
      Public Order
      152 ↓3%
      101 ↓8%
      Robbery
      40 ↓15%
      58 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      445 ↓10%
      85 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑36%
      11 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑7%
      8 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↑6%
      36 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      69 ↑3%
      44 ↑110%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bloxwich 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 Bloxwich safer than Nechells?

      Bloxwich has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,959 crimes in the last 12 months. Nechells has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,942 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bloxwich vs Nechells?

      Bloxwich shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nechells shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bloxwich and Nechells?

      In Bloxwich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). In Nechells, it is Violent Crime (805 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bloxwich and Nechells?

      Bloxwich recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nechells recorded 138. 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 Nechells?

      Violent crime in Bloxwich totalled 1,101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 805 in Nechells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bloxwich and Nechells 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%). Nechells recorded 2,051 crimes previously (now 1,942, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bloxwich and Nechells?

      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 Nechells has 28.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bloxwich and Nechells?

      Bloxwich falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Nechells 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 Nechells?

      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 Nechells on a crime map?

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

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