Foleshill vs Kings Norton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Foleshill West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Kings Norton West Midlands Police

      Foleshill vs Kings Norton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Foleshill
      West Midlands Police
      2,885 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      18.7% 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 Foleshill
      B Kings Norton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,885
      2,518
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,535
      2,881
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.4%
      ↓12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.7%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Foleshill
      B Kings Norton
      Violent Crime
      1,093 ↓13%
      1,181 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      260 ↓41%
      187 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      217 ↓24%
      110 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      231 ↓27%
      214 ↑0%
      Burglary
      139 ↓10%
      119 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      230 ↑4%
      270 ↓5%
      Drugs
      128 ↑4%
      33 ↓48%
      Public Order
      131 ↓31%
      135 ↓15%
      Robbery
      65 ↓6%
      49 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      202 ↓27%
      96 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑8%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑15%
      3 ↓70%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↓13%
      60 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓15%
      54 ↓41%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Foleshill safer than Kings Norton?

      Foleshill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,885 crimes in the last 12 months. Kings Norton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,518 crimes. Foleshill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Foleshill vs Kings Norton?

      Foleshill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.4% — 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 Foleshill and Kings Norton?

      In Foleshill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,093 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 Foleshill and Kings Norton?

      Foleshill recorded 260 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 Foleshill vs Kings Norton?

      Violent crime in Foleshill totalled 1,093 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 Foleshill and Kings Norton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Foleshill recorded 3,535 crimes (now 2,885, a change of -18.4%). Kings Norton recorded 2,881 crimes previously (now 2,518, -12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Foleshill 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. Foleshill has a resolution rate of 18.7% and Kings Norton has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Foleshill and Kings Norton?

      Foleshill 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 Foleshill 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 Foleshill or Kings Norton on a crime map?

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