Dudley North vs Perry Barr

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
      7/100
      Perry Barr West Midlands Police

      Dudley North vs Perry Barr 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Perry Barr
      West Midlands Police
      3,349 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley North
      B Perry Barr
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,996
      3,349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,991
      3,133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley North
      B Perry Barr
      Violent Crime
      1,617 ↓3%
      1,358 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      302 ↓15%
      181 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      204 ↓14%
      161 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↑6%
      209 ↓6%
      Burglary
      276 ↑3%
      116 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      342 ↓4%
      299 ↑2%
      Drugs
      71 ↑73%
      234 ↑0%
      Public Order
      232 ↑3%
      304 ↑29%
      Robbery
      37 ↓3%
      66 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑27%
      267 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑118%
      24 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      12 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑13%
      70 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      91 ↓7%
      48 ↓2%
      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 North safer than Perry Barr?

      Dudley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,996 crimes in the last 12 months. Perry Barr has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,349 crimes. Dudley North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley North vs Perry Barr?

      Dudley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Perry Barr shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dudley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,617 incidents). In Perry Barr, it is Violent Crime (1,358 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dudley North recorded 302 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Perry Barr recorded 181. 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 Perry Barr?

      Violent crime in Dudley North totalled 1,617 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,358 in Perry Barr. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dudley North and Perry Barr 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%). Perry Barr recorded 3,133 crimes previously (now 3,349, +6.9%).

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

      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 Perry Barr has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dudley North and Perry Barr?

      Dudley North falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Perry Barr 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 Perry Barr?

      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 Perry Barr on a crime map?

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