Delves vs Kings Norton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Delves vs Kings Norton 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 Delves safer than Kings Norton?
Delves has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,913 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Norton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,518 crimes. Kings Norton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Delves vs Kings Norton?
Delves shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Norton shows -12.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Delves and Kings Norton?
In Delves, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (822 incidents). In Kings Norton, it is Violent Crime (1,181 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Delves and Kings Norton?
Delves recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Norton recorded 187. 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 Kings Norton?
Violent crime in Delves totalled 822 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,181 in Kings Norton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Delves and Kings Norton 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%). Kings Norton recorded 2,881 crimes previously (now 2,518, -12.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Delves and Kings Norton?
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 Kings Norton has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Delves and Kings Norton?
Delves falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Kings Norton 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 Kings Norton?
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 Kings Norton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Delves and Kings Norton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.