Chelmsley Wood vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Chelmsley Wood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley West Midlands Police

      Chelmsley Wood vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsley Wood
      West Midlands Police
      2,145 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley
      West Midlands Police
      4,130 crimes / 12m
      ↓18% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelmsley Wood
      B Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,145
      4,130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,374
      5,036
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓18%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.2%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsley Wood
      B Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley
      Violent Crime
      814 ↓4%
      1,819 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      154 ↓32%
      258 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓10%
      312 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      183 ↓25%
      341 ↓41%
      Burglary
      62 ↑22%
      255 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      270 ↑8%
      379 ↓12%
      Drugs
      72 ↑29%
      60 ↓3%
      Public Order
      134 ↓18%
      188 ↓15%
      Robbery
      57 ↑10%
      32 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      210 ↓19%
      216 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓53%
      26 ↑53%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓27%
      83 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓24%
      57 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓2%
      104 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chelmsley Wood is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 11/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelmsley Wood safer than Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Chelmsley Wood has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,145 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,130 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelmsley Wood vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Chelmsley Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley shows -18% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      In Chelmsley Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (814 incidents). In Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley, it is Violent Crime (1,819 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Chelmsley Wood recorded 154 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley recorded 258. 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 Chelmsley Wood vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Violent crime in Chelmsley Wood totalled 814 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,819 in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelmsley Wood recorded 2,374 crimes (now 2,145, a change of -9.7%). Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley recorded 5,036 crimes previously (now 4,130, -18%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      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. Chelmsley Wood has a resolution rate of 37.2% and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Chelmsley Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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 Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      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 Chelmsley Wood or Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelmsley Wood and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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