City Centre vs South Yardley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
City Centre vs South Yardley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is City Centre safer than South Yardley?
City Centre has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,260 crimes in the last 12 months. South Yardley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,521 crimes. City Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in City Centre vs South Yardley?
City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Yardley shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in City Centre and South Yardley?
In City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,564 incidents). In South Yardley, it is Violent Crime (1,993 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between City Centre and South Yardley?
City Centre recorded 1,022 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Yardley recorded 266. 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 South Yardley?
Violent crime in City Centre totalled 4,564 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,993 in South Yardley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in City Centre and South Yardley 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%). South Yardley recorded 4,590 crimes previously (now 4,521, -1.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in City Centre and South Yardley?
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 South Yardley has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers City Centre and South Yardley?
City Centre falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. South Yardley 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 South Yardley?
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 South Yardley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both City Centre and South Yardley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.