Halesowen vs Perton & Pattingham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Halesowen West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Perton & Pattingham Staffordshire Police

      Halesowen vs Perton & Pattingham Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Halesowen
      West Midlands Police
      3,299 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Perton & Pattingham
      Staffordshire Police
      78 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.9% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halesowen
      B Perton & Pattingham
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,299
      78
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,544
      95
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.4%
      ↓17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halesowen
      B Perton & Pattingham
      Violent Crime
      1,398 ↓18%
      37 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↓47%
      13 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      196 ↓21%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      302 ↓33%
      4 ↓64%
      Burglary
      188 ↓42%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      257 ↓13%
      4 ↓64%
      Drugs
      81 ↑21%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      179 ↓32%
      6 ↓33%
      Robbery
      49 ↑4%
      0
      Shoplifting
      304 ↓48%
      2
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑8%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      62 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓37%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Perton & Pattingham is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halesowen safer than Perton & Pattingham?

      Halesowen has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,299 crimes in the last 12 months. Perton & Pattingham has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 78 crimes. Perton & Pattingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halesowen vs Perton & Pattingham?

      Halesowen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Perton & Pattingham shows -17.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halesowen and Perton & Pattingham?

      In Halesowen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,398 incidents). In Perton & Pattingham, it is Violent Crime (37 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halesowen and Perton & Pattingham?

      Halesowen recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Perton & Pattingham recorded 13. 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 Halesowen vs Perton & Pattingham?

      Violent crime in Halesowen totalled 1,398 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Perton & Pattingham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halesowen and Perton & Pattingham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halesowen recorded 4,544 crimes (now 3,299, a change of -27.4%). Perton & Pattingham recorded 95 crimes previously (now 78, -17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halesowen and Perton & Pattingham?

      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. Halesowen has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Perton & Pattingham has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halesowen and Perton & Pattingham?

      Halesowen falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Perton & Pattingham is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Halesowen and Perton & Pattingham?

      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 Halesowen or Perton & Pattingham on a crime map?

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

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