Dudley Central vs Wednesfield and Heath Town

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
      Wednesfield and Heath Town West Midlands Police

      Dudley Central vs Wednesfield and Heath Town Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dudley Central
      West Midlands Police
      4,380 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wednesfield and Heath Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,824 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley Central
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,380
      4,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,708
      5,503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley Central
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town
      Violent Crime
      1,951 ↑5%
      2,156 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      266 ↓27%
      401 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      261 ↓25%
      238 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      366 ↓20%
      361 ↓23%
      Burglary
      158 ↓20%
      129 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      375 ↓2%
      366 ↓14%
      Drugs
      95 ↓10%
      95 ↑2%
      Public Order
      266 ↑10%
      234 ↓29%
      Robbery
      71 ↓18%
      75 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      351 ↓20%
      559 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      47 ↑18%
      29 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓20%
      26 ↓51%
      Possession of Weapons
      80 ↓8%
      71 ↓35%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑0%
      84 ↓26%
      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 Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Dudley Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,380 crimes in the last 12 months. Wednesfield and Heath Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,824 crimes. Wednesfield and Heath Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley Central vs Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Dudley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wednesfield and Heath Town shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dudley Central and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      In Dudley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,951 incidents). In Wednesfield and Heath Town, it is Violent Crime (2,156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dudley Central and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Dudley Central recorded 266 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wednesfield and Heath Town recorded 401. 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 Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Violent crime in Dudley Central totalled 1,951 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,156 in Wednesfield and Heath Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dudley Central and Wednesfield and Heath Town 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%). Wednesfield and Heath Town recorded 5,503 crimes previously (now 4,824, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dudley Central and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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 Wednesfield and Heath Town has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dudley Central and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Dudley Central falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Wednesfield and Heath Town 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 Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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 Wednesfield and Heath Town on a crime map?

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

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