Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Kings Norton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Kings Norton West Midlands Police

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Kings Norton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale
      West Midlands Police
      3,961 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Kings Norton
      West Midlands Police
      2,518 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale
      B Kings Norton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,961
      2,518
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,561
      2,881
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↓12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale
      B Kings Norton
      Violent Crime
      1,816 ↓11%
      1,181 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↓25%
      187 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      234 ↓8%
      110 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      410 ↓11%
      214 ↑0%
      Burglary
      135 ↓27%
      119 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓19%
      270 ↓5%
      Drugs
      88 ↓18%
      33 ↓48%
      Public Order
      192 ↓22%
      135 ↓15%
      Robbery
      42 ↓46%
      49 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      281 ↑9%
      96 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑67%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑144%
      3 ↓70%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↓21%
      60 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓13%
      54 ↓41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kings Norton is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale safer than Kings Norton?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,961 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Norton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,518 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Kings Norton?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kings Norton shows -12.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton?

      In Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,816 incidents). In Kings Norton, it is Violent Crime (1,181 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kings Norton recorded 187. 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 Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale vs Kings Norton?

      Violent crime in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale totalled 1,816 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,181 in Kings Norton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale recorded 4,561 crimes (now 3,961, a change of -13.2%). Kings Norton recorded 2,881 crimes previously (now 2,518, -12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton?

      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. Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Kings Norton has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton?

      Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Kings Norton 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 Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton?

      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 Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale or Kings Norton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ettingshall, Blakenhall and Spring Vale and Kings Norton. 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.