Brownhills vs Darlaston

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
      9/100
      Darlaston West Midlands Police

      Brownhills vs Darlaston 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Darlaston
      West Midlands Police
      3,380 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownhills
      B Darlaston
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,968
      3,380
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,259
      3,721
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓9.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownhills
      B Darlaston
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↓3%
      1,466 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↓41%
      292 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑13%
      196 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      330 ↑15%
      342 ↑0%
      Burglary
      144 ↑11%
      129 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      283 ↓3%
      377 ↑4%
      Drugs
      43 ↑0%
      61 ↑0%
      Public Order
      145 ↓12%
      182 ↓10%
      Robbery
      41 ↑14%
      57 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      287 ↓32%
      121 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      11 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑33%
      6 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓4%
      50 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      75 ↓1%
      90 ↑1%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brownhills is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brownhills safer than Darlaston?

      Brownhills has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,968 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlaston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,380 crimes. Brownhills scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownhills vs Darlaston?

      Brownhills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darlaston shows -9.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brownhills and Darlaston?

      In Brownhills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Darlaston, it is Violent Crime (1,466 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brownhills and Darlaston?

      Brownhills recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlaston recorded 292. 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 Darlaston?

      Violent crime in Brownhills totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,466 in Darlaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownhills and Darlaston 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%). Darlaston recorded 3,721 crimes previously (now 3,380, -9.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brownhills and Darlaston?

      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 Darlaston has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownhills and Darlaston?

      Brownhills falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Darlaston 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 Brownhills and Darlaston?

      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 Darlaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brownhills and Darlaston. 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.