Edgbaston vs Foleshill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Edgbaston West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Foleshill West Midlands Police

      Edgbaston vs Foleshill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Edgbaston
      West Midlands Police
      3,980 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Foleshill
      West Midlands Police
      2,885 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      18.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edgbaston
      B Foleshill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,980
      2,885
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,167
      3,535
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      18.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edgbaston
      B Foleshill
      Violent Crime
      1,337 ↓1%
      1,093 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↓10%
      260 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      245 ↓23%
      217 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      502 ↑5%
      231 ↓27%
      Burglary
      274 ↓13%
      139 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      256 ↓6%
      230 ↑4%
      Drugs
      96 ↑48%
      128 ↑4%
      Public Order
      261 ↑2%
      131 ↓31%
      Robbery
      68 ↑8%
      65 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↓13%
      202 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑32%
      39 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓33%
      30 ↑15%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑7%
      63 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑4%
      57 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Foleshill is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edgbaston safer than Foleshill?

      Edgbaston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,980 crimes in the last 12 months. Foleshill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,885 crimes. Foleshill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edgbaston vs Foleshill?

      Edgbaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Foleshill shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edgbaston and Foleshill?

      In Edgbaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,337 incidents). In Foleshill, it is Violent Crime (1,093 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edgbaston and Foleshill?

      Edgbaston recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Foleshill recorded 260. 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 Edgbaston vs Foleshill?

      Violent crime in Edgbaston totalled 1,337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,093 in Foleshill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edgbaston and Foleshill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edgbaston recorded 4,167 crimes (now 3,980, a change of -4.5%). Foleshill recorded 3,535 crimes previously (now 2,885, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edgbaston and Foleshill?

      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. Edgbaston has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Foleshill has 18.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edgbaston and Foleshill?

      Edgbaston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Foleshill 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 Edgbaston and Foleshill?

      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 Edgbaston or Foleshill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edgbaston and Foleshill. 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.