Brierley Hill and Wordsley vs Tarporley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brierley Hill and Wordsley West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Tarporley Cheshire Constabulary

      Brierley Hill and Wordsley vs Tarporley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brierley Hill and Wordsley
      West Midlands Police
      2,998 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Tarporley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brierley Hill and Wordsley
      B Tarporley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,998
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,485
      192
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14%
      ↓50%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brierley Hill and Wordsley
      B Tarporley
      Violent Crime
      1,252 ↑4%
      54 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↓63%
      8 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      168 ↓13%
      8 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      196 ↓19%
      1 ↓89%
      Burglary
      138 ↓1%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      212 ↓5%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      76 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      160 ↓25%
      12 ↓52%
      Robbery
      43 ↓12%
      0
      Shoplifting
      521 ↓24%
      4 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↓30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↓27%
      1
      Other Crime
      56 ↓22%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tarporley is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brierley Hill and Wordsley safer than Tarporley?

      Brierley Hill and Wordsley has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,998 crimes in the last 12 months. Tarporley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 96 crimes. Tarporley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brierley Hill and Wordsley vs Tarporley?

      Brierley Hill and Wordsley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tarporley shows -50% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brierley Hill and Wordsley and Tarporley?

      In Brierley Hill and Wordsley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,252 incidents). In Tarporley, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brierley Hill and Wordsley and Tarporley?

      Brierley Hill and Wordsley recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tarporley recorded 8. 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 Brierley Hill and Wordsley vs Tarporley?

      Violent crime in Brierley Hill and Wordsley totalled 1,252 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Tarporley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brierley Hill and Wordsley and Tarporley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brierley Hill and Wordsley recorded 3,485 crimes (now 2,998, a change of -14%). Tarporley recorded 192 crimes previously (now 96, -50%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brierley Hill and Wordsley and Tarporley?

      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. Brierley Hill and Wordsley has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Tarporley has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brierley Hill and Wordsley and Tarporley?

      Brierley Hill and Wordsley falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tarporley is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brierley Hill and Wordsley and Tarporley?

      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 Brierley Hill and Wordsley or Tarporley on a crime map?

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

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