Handsworth Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Handsworth Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley 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 Handsworth Wood safer than Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,221 crimes in the last 12 months. Bourne Vale & Fazeley has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Bourne Vale & Fazeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Handsworth Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Handsworth Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bourne Vale & Fazeley shows -37.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
In Handsworth Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,549 incidents). In Bourne Vale & Fazeley, it is Violent Crime (9 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Handsworth Wood recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bourne Vale & Fazeley recorded 1. 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 Handsworth Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Violent crime in Handsworth Wood totalled 1,549 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Bourne Vale & Fazeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handsworth Wood recorded 3,015 crimes (now 3,221, a change of +6.8%). Bourne Vale & Fazeley recorded 24 crimes previously (now 15, -37.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
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. Handsworth Wood has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Bourne Vale & Fazeley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Handsworth Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Bourne Vale & Fazeley 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 Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
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 Handsworth Wood or Bourne Vale & Fazeley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handsworth Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.