Brandwood vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Brandwood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston Staffordshire Police

      Brandwood vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Brandwood
      West Midlands Police
      2,932 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.7% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston
      Staffordshire Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.3% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brandwood
      B Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,932
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,492
      361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.7%
      ↓39.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brandwood
      B Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston
      Violent Crime
      1,157 ↑9%
      72 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓42%
      14 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      164 ↑8%
      25 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      287 ↑29%
      41 ↓32%
      Burglary
      174 ↑18%
      15 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      291 ↑39%
      14 ↓63%
      Drugs
      40 ↑11%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      143 ↑13%
      20 ↓31%
      Robbery
      55 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      359 ↑172%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brandwood safer than Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Brandwood has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,932 crimes in the last 12 months. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 219 crimes. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brandwood vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Brandwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston shows -39.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brandwood and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      In Brandwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,157 incidents). In Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brandwood and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Brandwood recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston recorded 14. 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 Brandwood vs Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Violent crime in Brandwood totalled 1,157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brandwood and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brandwood recorded 2,492 crimes (now 2,932, a change of +17.7%). Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston recorded 361 crimes previously (now 219, -39.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brandwood and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      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. Brandwood has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brandwood and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      Brandwood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brandwood and Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston?

      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 Brandwood or Shenstone,Stonnal,Little Aston on a crime map?

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

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