Brownhills vs Stourbridge and Amblecote

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
      Stourbridge and Amblecote West Midlands Police

      Brownhills vs Stourbridge and Amblecote 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
      Stourbridge and Amblecote
      West Midlands Police
      1,886 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownhills
      B Stourbridge and Amblecote
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,968
      1,886
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,259
      1,944
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      35.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownhills
      B Stourbridge and Amblecote
      Violent Crime
      1,126 ↓3%
      760 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↓41%
      104 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑13%
      114 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      330 ↑15%
      166 ↓3%
      Burglary
      144 ↑11%
      124 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      283 ↓3%
      147 ↑7%
      Drugs
      43 ↑0%
      44 ↑38%
      Public Order
      145 ↓12%
      94 ↑3%
      Robbery
      41 ↑14%
      19 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      287 ↓32%
      211 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      10 ↑233%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑33%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓4%
      53 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      75 ↓1%
      38 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brownhills safer than Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      Brownhills has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,968 crimes in the last 12 months. Stourbridge and Amblecote has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,886 crimes. Brownhills scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownhills vs Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      Brownhills shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stourbridge and Amblecote shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brownhills and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      In Brownhills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,126 incidents). In Stourbridge and Amblecote, it is Violent Crime (760 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brownhills and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      Brownhills recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stourbridge and Amblecote recorded 104. 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 Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      Violent crime in Brownhills totalled 1,126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 760 in Stourbridge and Amblecote. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownhills and Stourbridge and Amblecote 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%). Stourbridge and Amblecote recorded 1,944 crimes previously (now 1,886, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brownhills and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      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 Stourbridge and Amblecote has 35.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownhills and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      Brownhills falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Stourbridge and Amblecote 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 Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      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 Stourbridge and Amblecote on a crime map?

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

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