Brownhills vs Adswood and Bridgehall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brownhills West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Adswood and Bridgehall Greater Manchester Police

      Brownhills vs Adswood and Bridgehall Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brownhills
      West Midlands Police
      2,968 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Adswood and Bridgehall
      Greater Manchester Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownhills
      B Adswood and Bridgehall
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,968
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,259
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownhills
      B Adswood and Bridgehall
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↓3%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↓41%
      0
      Other Theft
      158 ↑13%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      330 ↑15%
      0
      Burglary
      144 ↑11%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      283 ↓3%
      0
      Drugs
      43 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      145 ↓12%
      0
      Robbery
      41 ↑14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      287 ↓32%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓4%
      0
      Other Crime
      75 ↓1%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Adswood and Bridgehall is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brownhills safer than Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Brownhills has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,968 crimes in the last 12 months. Adswood and Bridgehall has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 4 crimes. Adswood and Bridgehall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownhills vs Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Brownhills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Adswood and Bridgehall shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brownhills and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      In Brownhills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Adswood and Bridgehall, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brownhills and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Brownhills recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Adswood and Bridgehall recorded 0. 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 Brownhills vs Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Violent crime in Brownhills totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Adswood and Bridgehall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownhills and Adswood and Bridgehall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brownhills recorded 3,259 crimes (now 2,968, a change of -8.9%). Adswood and Bridgehall recorded 0 crimes previously (now 4, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brownhills and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      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. Brownhills has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Adswood and Bridgehall has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownhills and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Brownhills falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Adswood and Bridgehall is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brownhills and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      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 Brownhills or Adswood and Bridgehall on a crime map?

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

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