City Centre vs NEC

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    City Centre West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      NEC West Midlands Police

      City Centre vs NEC Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      City Centre
      West Midlands Police
      14,260 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      NEC
      West Midlands Police
      503 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A City Centre
      B NEC
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      14,260
      503
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,029
      516
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A City Centre
      B NEC
      Violent Crime
      4,564 ↓6%
      105 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,022 ↓9%
      36 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      1,119 ↓15%
      74 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      568 ↓20%
      93 ↓17%
      Burglary
      314 ↓12%
      11 ↑175%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓11%
      83 ↑118%
      Drugs
      831 ↑31%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      955 ↓13%
      34 ↑100%
      Robbery
      462 ↓22%
      1
      Shoplifting
      2,808 ↑17%
      40 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      424 ↓35%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      102 ↓13%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      295 ↓10%
      5
      Other Crime
      115 ↑22%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is City Centre safer than NEC?

      City Centre has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,260 crimes in the last 12 months. NEC has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 503 crimes. NEC scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in City Centre vs NEC?

      City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. NEC shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in City Centre and NEC?

      In City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,564 incidents). In NEC, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between City Centre and NEC?

      City Centre recorded 1,022 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while NEC recorded 36. 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 NEC?

      Violent crime in City Centre totalled 4,564 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in NEC. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in City Centre and NEC in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, City Centre recorded 15,029 crimes (now 14,260, a change of -5.1%). NEC recorded 516 crimes previously (now 503, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in City Centre and NEC?

      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 25.9% and NEC has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers City Centre and NEC?

      City Centre falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. NEC 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 City Centre and NEC?

      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 NEC on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both City Centre and NEC. 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.