Brandwood vs Northfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brandwood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Northfield West Midlands Police

      Brandwood vs Northfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brandwood
      West Midlands Police
      2,508 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,296 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brandwood
      B Northfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,508
      3,296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,447
      3,210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brandwood
      B Northfield
      Violent Crime
      1,048 ↓1%
      1,302 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓5%
      253 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      145 ↓9%
      160 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      214 ↓4%
      244 ↓11%
      Burglary
      164 ↑21%
      147 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      203 ↓16%
      242 ↑0%
      Drugs
      32 ↓11%
      86 ↑105%
      Public Order
      122 ↓1%
      193 ↓4%
      Robbery
      38 ↓24%
      102 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      233 ↑88%
      413 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑60%
      18 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑21%
      74 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑16%
      50 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brandwood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brandwood safer than Northfield?

      Brandwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,508 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,296 crimes. Brandwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brandwood vs Northfield?

      Brandwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northfield shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brandwood and Northfield?

      In Brandwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,048 incidents). In Northfield, it is Violent Crime (1,302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brandwood and Northfield?

      Brandwood recorded 190 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfield recorded 253. 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 Northfield?

      Violent crime in Brandwood totalled 1,048 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,302 in Northfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brandwood and Northfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brandwood recorded 2,447 crimes (now 2,508, a change of +2.5%). Northfield recorded 3,210 crimes previously (now 3,296, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brandwood and Northfield?

      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 34.2% and Northfield has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brandwood and Northfield?

      Brandwood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Northfield 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 Brandwood and Northfield?

      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 Northfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brandwood and Northfield. 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.