Dudley Central vs Henley and Longford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Dudley Central West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Henley and Longford West Midlands Police

      Dudley Central vs Henley and Longford Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dudley Central
      West Midlands Police
      4,380 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Henley and Longford
      West Midlands Police
      5,130 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley Central
      B Henley and Longford
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,380
      5,130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,708
      5,809
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓11.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley Central
      B Henley and Longford
      Violent Crime
      1,951 ↑5%
      2,151 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      266 ↓27%
      336 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      261 ↓25%
      212 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      366 ↓20%
      405 ↓22%
      Burglary
      158 ↓20%
      254 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      375 ↓2%
      445 ↓2%
      Drugs
      95 ↓10%
      113 ↑26%
      Public Order
      266 ↑10%
      265 ↓13%
      Robbery
      71 ↓18%
      76 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      351 ↓20%
      581 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      47 ↑18%
      33 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓20%
      40 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      80 ↓8%
      115 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑0%
      104 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dudley Central safer than Henley and Longford?

      Dudley Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,380 crimes in the last 12 months. Henley and Longford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,130 crimes. Henley and Longford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley Central vs Henley and Longford?

      Dudley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Henley and Longford shows -11.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dudley Central and Henley and Longford?

      In Dudley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,951 incidents). In Henley and Longford, it is Violent Crime (2,151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dudley Central and Henley and Longford?

      Dudley Central recorded 266 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Henley and Longford recorded 336. 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 Dudley Central vs Henley and Longford?

      Violent crime in Dudley Central totalled 1,951 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,151 in Henley and Longford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dudley Central and Henley and Longford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dudley Central recorded 4,708 crimes (now 4,380, a change of -7%). Henley and Longford recorded 5,809 crimes previously (now 5,130, -11.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dudley Central and Henley and Longford?

      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. Dudley Central has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Henley and Longford has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dudley Central and Henley and Longford?

      Dudley Central falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Henley and Longford 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 Dudley Central and Henley and Longford?

      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 Dudley Central or Henley and Longford on a crime map?

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

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