City Centre vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    City Centre West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Staffordshire Police

      City Centre vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      City Centre
      West Midlands Police
      16,827 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      31.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Staffordshire Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A City Centre
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      16,827
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,092
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.5%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A City Centre
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Violent Crime
      5,934 ↑26%
      4 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      790 ↓38%
      1
      Other Theft
      1,467 ↑24%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      853 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      389 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      924 ↑24%
      0
      Drugs
      891 ↑19%
      0
      Public Order
      1,232 ↑23%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      502 ↓10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2,739 ↓1%
      0
      Theft from Person
      489 ↓9%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      110 ↓11%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      359 ↑15%
      0
      Other Crime
      148 ↑51%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is City Centre safer than Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      City Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,827 crimes in the last 12 months. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in City Centre vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton shows -31.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      In City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,934 incidents). In Fulford Barlaston & Oulton, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      City Centre recorded 790 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 1. 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 City Centre vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Violent crime in City Centre totalled 5,934 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, City Centre recorded 15,092 crimes (now 16,827, a change of +11.5%). Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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. City Centre has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      City Centre falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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 City Centre or Fulford Barlaston & Oulton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both City Centre and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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