Dudley Central vs Small Heath and Highgate
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dudley Central vs Small Heath and Highgate 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 Dudley Central safer than Small Heath and Highgate?
Dudley Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,380 crimes in the last 12 months. Small Heath and Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,189 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dudley Central vs Small Heath and Highgate?
Dudley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Small Heath and Highgate shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dudley Central and Small Heath and Highgate?
In Dudley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,951 incidents). In Small Heath and Highgate, it is Violent Crime (1,615 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dudley Central and Small Heath and Highgate?
Dudley Central recorded 266 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Small Heath and Highgate recorded 353. 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 Small Heath and Highgate?
Violent crime in Dudley Central totalled 1,951 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,615 in Small Heath and Highgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dudley Central and Small Heath and Highgate 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%). Small Heath and Highgate recorded 4,561 crimes previously (now 4,189, -8.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dudley Central and Small Heath and Highgate?
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 Small Heath and Highgate has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dudley Central and Small Heath and Highgate?
Dudley Central falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Small Heath and Highgate 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 Small Heath and Highgate?
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 Small Heath and Highgate on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dudley Central and Small Heath and Highgate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.