Edgbaston vs Tipton Town

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
      9/100
      Tipton Town West Midlands Police

      Edgbaston vs Tipton Town 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tipton Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,656 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edgbaston
      B Tipton Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,980
      4,656
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,167
      5,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edgbaston
      B Tipton Town
      Violent Crime
      1,337 ↓1%
      1,990 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↓10%
      256 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      245 ↓23%
      219 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      502 ↑5%
      402 ↑2%
      Burglary
      274 ↓13%
      164 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      256 ↓6%
      408 ↓14%
      Drugs
      96 ↑48%
      112 ↑29%
      Public Order
      261 ↑2%
      218 ↓27%
      Robbery
      68 ↑8%
      107 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      520 ↓13%
      546 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑32%
      15 ↓42%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓33%
      16 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑7%
      94 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑4%
      109 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Edgbaston is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edgbaston safer than Tipton Town?

      Edgbaston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,980 crimes in the last 12 months. Tipton Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,656 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edgbaston vs Tipton Town?

      Edgbaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tipton Town shows -8.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edgbaston and Tipton Town?

      In Edgbaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,337 incidents). In Tipton Town, it is Violent Crime (1,990 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edgbaston and Tipton Town?

      Edgbaston recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tipton Town recorded 256. 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 Tipton Town?

      Violent crime in Edgbaston totalled 1,337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,990 in Tipton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edgbaston and Tipton Town 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%). Tipton Town recorded 5,082 crimes previously (now 4,656, -8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edgbaston and Tipton Town?

      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 Tipton Town has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edgbaston and Tipton Town?

      Edgbaston falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tipton Town 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 Tipton Town?

      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 Tipton Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edgbaston and Tipton Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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