Brownhills vs Delves

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
      Delves West Midlands Police

      Brownhills vs Delves 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
      Delves
      West Midlands Police
      1,913 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownhills
      B Delves
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,968
      1,913
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,259
      2,099
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownhills
      B Delves
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↓3%
      822 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↓41%
      115 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑13%
      93 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      330 ↑15%
      206 ↑16%
      Burglary
      144 ↑11%
      73 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      283 ↓3%
      156 ↓8%
      Drugs
      43 ↑0%
      69 ↑73%
      Public Order
      145 ↓12%
      114 ↓13%
      Robbery
      41 ↑14%
      30 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      287 ↓32%
      140 ↑82%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      10 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑33%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓4%
      28 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      75 ↓1%
      49 ↑26%
      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 Delves?

      Brownhills has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,968 crimes in the last 12 months. Delves has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,913 crimes. Brownhills scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownhills vs Delves?

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

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

      In Brownhills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Delves, it is Violent Crime (822 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brownhills recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Delves recorded 115. 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 Delves?

      Violent crime in Brownhills totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 822 in Delves. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownhills and Delves 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%). Delves recorded 2,099 crimes previously (now 1,913, -8.9%).

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

      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 Delves has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownhills and Delves?

      Brownhills falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Delves 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 Delves?

      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 Delves on a crime map?

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