Dudley North vs Harborne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dudley North West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Harborne West Midlands Police

      Dudley North vs Harborne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dudley North
      West Midlands Police
      3,996 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Harborne
      West Midlands Police
      2,501 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley North
      B Harborne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,996
      2,501
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,991
      2,699
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley North
      B Harborne
      Violent Crime
      1,617 ↓3%
      1,028 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      302 ↓15%
      164 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      204 ↓14%
      131 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↑6%
      282 ↓13%
      Burglary
      276 ↑3%
      187 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      342 ↓4%
      176 ↑0%
      Drugs
      71 ↑73%
      53 ↑36%
      Public Order
      232 ↑3%
      136 ↓4%
      Robbery
      37 ↓3%
      54 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑27%
      166 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑118%
      27 ↑125%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      11 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑13%
      51 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      91 ↓7%
      35 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Harborne is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dudley North safer than Harborne?

      Dudley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,996 crimes in the last 12 months. Harborne has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,501 crimes. Harborne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley North vs Harborne?

      Dudley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harborne shows -7.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dudley North and Harborne?

      In Dudley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,617 incidents). In Harborne, it is Violent Crime (1,028 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dudley North and Harborne?

      Dudley North recorded 302 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harborne recorded 164. 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 North vs Harborne?

      Violent crime in Dudley North totalled 1,617 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,028 in Harborne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dudley North and Harborne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dudley North recorded 3,991 crimes (now 3,996, a change of +0.1%). Harborne recorded 2,699 crimes previously (now 2,501, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dudley North and Harborne?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 29% and Harborne has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dudley North and Harborne?

      Dudley North falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Harborne 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 North and Harborne?

      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 North or Harborne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dudley North and Harborne. 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.