Handsworth Wood vs Solihull Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Handsworth Wood West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Solihull Rural West Midlands Police

      Handsworth Wood vs Solihull Rural Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Handsworth Wood
      West Midlands Police
      2,806 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Solihull Rural
      West Midlands Police
      3,071 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handsworth Wood
      B Solihull Rural
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,806
      3,071
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,150
      3,191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handsworth Wood
      B Solihull Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,365 ↑5%
      1,086 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓35%
      147 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      174 ↓10%
      181 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      220 ↓22%
      443 ↓23%
      Burglary
      153 ↓29%
      175 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓3%
      266 ↑5%
      Drugs
      75 ↓17%
      59 ↑40%
      Public Order
      127 ↓15%
      143 ↓12%
      Robbery
      63 ↓32%
      29 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓53%
      413 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑4%
      12 ↑71%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      86 ↑12%
      29 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓4%
      74 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Handsworth Wood is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handsworth Wood safer than Solihull Rural?

      Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,806 crimes in the last 12 months. Solihull Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,071 crimes. Handsworth Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handsworth Wood vs Solihull Rural?

      Handsworth Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Solihull Rural shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Handsworth Wood and Solihull Rural?

      In Handsworth Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,365 incidents). In Solihull Rural, it is Violent Crime (1,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Handsworth Wood and Solihull Rural?

      Handsworth Wood recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Solihull Rural recorded 147. 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 Solihull Rural?

      Violent crime in Handsworth Wood totalled 1,365 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,086 in Solihull Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handsworth Wood and Solihull Rural 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%). Solihull Rural recorded 3,191 crimes previously (now 3,071, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handsworth Wood and Solihull Rural?

      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 Solihull Rural has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handsworth Wood and Solihull Rural?

      Handsworth Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Solihull Rural 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 Solihull Rural?

      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 Solihull Rural on a crime map?

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

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