Dudley North vs Weoley

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
      8/100
      Weoley West Midlands Police

      Dudley North vs Weoley 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Weoley
      West Midlands Police
      2,585 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dudley North
      B Weoley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,996
      2,585
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,991
      2,654
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dudley North
      B Weoley
      Violent Crime
      1,617 ↓3%
      1,155 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      302 ↓15%
      188 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      204 ↓14%
      130 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      416 ↑6%
      265 ↑12%
      Burglary
      276 ↑3%
      96 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      342 ↓4%
      219 ↓6%
      Drugs
      71 ↑73%
      80 ↑100%
      Public Order
      232 ↑3%
      140 ↓3%
      Robbery
      37 ↓3%
      52 ↑93%
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑27%
      112 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↑118%
      14 ↑56%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑13%
      61 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      91 ↓7%
      64 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weoley is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dudley North safer than Weoley?

      Dudley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,996 crimes in the last 12 months. Weoley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,585 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dudley North vs Weoley?

      Dudley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weoley shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dudley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,617 incidents). In Weoley, it is Violent Crime (1,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dudley North recorded 302 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weoley recorded 188. 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 Weoley?

      Violent crime in Dudley North totalled 1,617 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,155 in Weoley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dudley North and Weoley 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%). Weoley recorded 2,654 crimes previously (now 2,585, -2.6%).

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

      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 Weoley has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dudley North and Weoley?

      Dudley North falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Weoley 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 Weoley?

      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 Weoley on a crime map?

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