Darlaston vs Weoley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Darlaston West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Weoley West Midlands Police

      Darlaston vs Weoley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Darlaston
      West Midlands Police
      3,380 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Weoley
      West Midlands Police
      2,585 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlaston
      B Weoley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,380
      2,585
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,721
      2,654
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.2%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlaston
      B Weoley
      Violent Crime
      1,466 ↓3%
      1,155 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      292 ↓31%
      188 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      196 ↓15%
      130 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      342 ↑0%
      265 ↑12%
      Burglary
      129 ↓16%
      96 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↑4%
      219 ↓6%
      Drugs
      61 ↑0%
      80 ↑100%
      Public Order
      182 ↓10%
      140 ↓3%
      Robbery
      57 ↑8%
      52 ↑93%
      Shoplifting
      121 ↓39%
      112 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑22%
      14 ↑56%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↓17%
      61 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑1%
      64 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlaston safer than Weoley?

      Darlaston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,380 crimes in the last 12 months. Weoley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,585 crimes. Darlaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlaston vs Weoley?

      Darlaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weoley shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlaston and Weoley?

      In Darlaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,466 incidents). In Weoley, it is Violent Crime (1,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlaston and Weoley?

      Darlaston recorded 292 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weoley recorded 188. 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 Darlaston vs Weoley?

      Violent crime in Darlaston totalled 1,466 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,155 in Weoley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlaston and Weoley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlaston recorded 3,721 crimes (now 3,380, a change of -9.2%). Weoley recorded 2,654 crimes previously (now 2,585, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlaston and Weoley?

      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. Darlaston has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Weoley has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlaston and Weoley?

      Darlaston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Weoley 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 Darlaston and Weoley?

      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 Darlaston or Weoley on a crime map?

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

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