Erdington vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Erdington vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erdington safer than Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
Erdington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,234 crimes in the last 12 months. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,797 crimes. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Erdington vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
Erdington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
In Erdington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,366 incidents). In Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley, it is Violent Crime (1,536 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
Erdington recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley recorded 164. 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 Erdington vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
Violent crime in Erdington totalled 1,366 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,536 in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Erdington recorded 3,269 crimes (now 3,234, a change of -1.1%). Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley recorded 4,039 crimes previously (now 3,797, -6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
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. Erdington has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
Erdington falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley 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 Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
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 Erdington or Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Erdington and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.