Foleshill vs South Yardley

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
      8/100
      South Yardley West Midlands Police

      Foleshill vs South Yardley 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Yardley
      West Midlands Police
      4,521 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Foleshill
      B South Yardley
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,885
      4,521
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,535
      4,590
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.4%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.7%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Foleshill
      B South Yardley
      Violent Crime
      1,093 ↓13%
      1,993 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      260 ↓41%
      266 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      217 ↓24%
      272 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      231 ↓27%
      383 ↓14%
      Burglary
      139 ↓10%
      191 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      230 ↑4%
      311 ↑6%
      Drugs
      128 ↑4%
      138 ↑38%
      Public Order
      131 ↓31%
      233 ↓6%
      Robbery
      65 ↓6%
      134 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      202 ↓27%
      321 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↑8%
      32 ↑52%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑15%
      20 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↓13%
      137 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓15%
      90 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Foleshill is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Foleshill safer than South Yardley?

      Foleshill has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,885 crimes in the last 12 months. South Yardley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,521 crimes. Foleshill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Foleshill vs South Yardley?

      Foleshill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Yardley shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Foleshill and South Yardley?

      In Foleshill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,093 incidents). In South Yardley, it is Violent Crime (1,993 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Foleshill and South Yardley?

      Foleshill recorded 260 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Yardley recorded 266. 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 South Yardley?

      Violent crime in Foleshill totalled 1,093 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,993 in South Yardley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Foleshill and South Yardley 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%). South Yardley recorded 4,590 crimes previously (now 4,521, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Foleshill and South Yardley?

      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 South Yardley has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Foleshill and South Yardley?

      Foleshill falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. South Yardley 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 South Yardley?

      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 South Yardley on a crime map?

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