Dudley North vs Small Heath and Highgate

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
      Small Heath and Highgate West Midlands Police

      Dudley North vs Small Heath and Highgate Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dudley North
      West Midlands Police
      3,996 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Small Heath and Highgate
      West Midlands Police
      4,189 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley North
      B Small Heath and Highgate
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,996
      4,189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,991
      4,561
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley North
      B Small Heath and Highgate
      Violent Crime
      1,617 ↓3%
      1,615 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      302 ↓15%
      353 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      204 ↓14%
      258 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↑6%
      493 ↓4%
      Burglary
      276 ↑3%
      164 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      342 ↓4%
      314 ↑6%
      Drugs
      71 ↑73%
      140 ↑24%
      Public Order
      232 ↑3%
      238 ↑0%
      Robbery
      37 ↓3%
      121 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑27%
      252 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑118%
      40 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      28 ↑47%
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑13%
      120 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      91 ↓7%
      53 ↓7%
      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 Small Heath and Highgate?

      Dudley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,996 crimes in the last 12 months. Small Heath and Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,189 crimes. Small Heath and Highgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley North vs Small Heath and Highgate?

      Dudley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 North and Small Heath and Highgate?

      In Dudley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,617 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 North and Small Heath and Highgate?

      Dudley North recorded 302 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 North vs Small Heath and Highgate?

      Violent crime in Dudley North totalled 1,617 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 North and Small Heath and Highgate 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%). Small Heath and Highgate recorded 4,561 crimes previously (now 4,189, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dudley North 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 North has a resolution rate of 29% 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 North and Small Heath and Highgate?

      Dudley North 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 North 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 North or Small Heath and Highgate on a crime map?

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

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