Handsworth Wood vs Northfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Handsworth Wood vs Northfield 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 Northfield?
Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,806 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,296 crimes. Handsworth Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Handsworth Wood vs Northfield?
Handsworth Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Northfield shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Handsworth Wood and Northfield?
In Handsworth Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,365 incidents). In Northfield, it is Violent Crime (1,302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handsworth Wood and Northfield?
Handsworth Wood recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfield recorded 253. 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 Northfield?
Violent crime in Handsworth Wood totalled 1,365 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,302 in Northfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Handsworth Wood and Northfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handsworth Wood recorded 3,150 crimes (now 2,806, a change of -10.9%). Northfield recorded 3,210 crimes previously (now 3,296, +2.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handsworth Wood and Northfield?
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 23.2% and Northfield has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Handsworth Wood and Northfield?
Handsworth Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Northfield 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 Handsworth Wood and Northfield?
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 Northfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handsworth Wood and Northfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.