Delves vs Hodge Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Delves West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Hodge Hill West Midlands Police

      Delves vs Hodge Hill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Delves
      West Midlands Police
      1,913 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      19% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hodge Hill
      West Midlands Police
      3,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Delves
      B Hodge Hill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,913
      3,620
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,099
      3,347
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Delves
      B Hodge Hill
      Violent Crime
      822 ↓15%
      1,591 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓37%
      213 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      93 ↓31%
      185 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      206 ↑16%
      227 ↓16%
      Burglary
      73 ↓22%
      118 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↓8%
      250 ↑9%
      Drugs
      69 ↑73%
      83 ↓7%
      Public Order
      114 ↓13%
      190 ↓7%
      Robbery
      30 ↑25%
      104 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      140 ↑82%
      484 ↑109%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓33%
      11 ↑57%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      2 ↓89%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↓43%
      97 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑26%
      65 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Delves is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Delves safer than Hodge Hill?

      Delves has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,913 crimes in the last 12 months. Hodge Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,620 crimes. Delves scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Delves vs Hodge Hill?

      Delves shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hodge Hill shows +8.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Delves and Hodge Hill?

      In Delves, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (822 incidents). In Hodge Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,591 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Delves and Hodge Hill?

      Delves recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hodge Hill recorded 213. 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 Delves vs Hodge Hill?

      Violent crime in Delves totalled 822 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,591 in Hodge Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Delves and Hodge Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Delves recorded 2,099 crimes (now 1,913, a change of -8.9%). Hodge Hill recorded 3,347 crimes previously (now 3,620, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Delves and Hodge Hill?

      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. Delves has a resolution rate of 19% and Hodge Hill has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Delves and Hodge Hill?

      Delves falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Hodge Hill 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 Delves and Hodge Hill?

      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 Delves or Hodge Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Delves and Hodge Hill. 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.