Bournville vs Halesowen

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bournville West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Halesowen West Midlands Police

      Bournville vs Halesowen Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bournville
      West Midlands Police
      2,697 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halesowen
      West Midlands Police
      4,448 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      20.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournville
      B Halesowen
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,697
      4,448
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,869
      4,323
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      20.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournville
      B Halesowen
      Violent Crime
      978 ↓6%
      1,749 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↓23%
      333 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      118 ↓28%
      245 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      280 ↓11%
      465 ↑21%
      Burglary
      131 ↓25%
      285 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↑11%
      310 ↑1%
      Drugs
      90 ↑80%
      93 ↑52%
      Public Order
      184 ↑6%
      253 ↑8%
      Robbery
      65 ↑38%
      56 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      311 ↑4%
      469 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓23%
      13 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓13%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↓25%
      71 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓12%
      98 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bournville is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bournville safer than Halesowen?

      Bournville has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,697 crimes in the last 12 months. Halesowen has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 4,448 crimes. Bournville scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bournville vs Halesowen?

      Bournville shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halesowen shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bournville and Halesowen?

      In Bournville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (978 incidents). In Halesowen, it is Violent Crime (1,749 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bournville and Halesowen?

      Bournville recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halesowen recorded 333. 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 Bournville vs Halesowen?

      Violent crime in Bournville totalled 978 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,749 in Halesowen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bournville and Halesowen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournville recorded 2,869 crimes (now 2,697, a change of -6%). Halesowen recorded 4,323 crimes previously (now 4,448, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournville and Halesowen?

      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. Bournville has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Halesowen has 20.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bournville and Halesowen?

      Bournville falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Halesowen 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 Bournville and Halesowen?

      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 Bournville or Halesowen on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournville and Halesowen. 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.