Handsworth Wood vs Tyburn

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
      7/100
      Tyburn West Midlands Police

      Handsworth Wood vs Tyburn 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Tyburn
      West Midlands Police
      3,391 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Handsworth Wood
      B Tyburn
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,806
      3,391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,150
      3,365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Handsworth Wood
      B Tyburn
      Violent Crime
      1,365 ↑5%
      1,429 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓35%
      214 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      174 ↓10%
      159 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      220 ↓22%
      218 ↓12%
      Burglary
      153 ↓29%
      155 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓3%
      262 ↑2%
      Drugs
      75 ↓17%
      62 ↑7%
      Public Order
      127 ↓15%
      210 ↑10%
      Robbery
      63 ↓32%
      74 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓53%
      424 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑4%
      16 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      11 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      86 ↑12%
      72 ↑4%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓4%
      85 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Handsworth Wood is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Handsworth Wood safer than Tyburn?

      Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,806 crimes in the last 12 months. Tyburn has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,391 crimes. Handsworth Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Handsworth Wood vs Tyburn?

      Handsworth Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tyburn shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Handsworth Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,365 incidents). In Tyburn, it is Violent Crime (1,429 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Handsworth Wood recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tyburn recorded 214. 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 Tyburn?

      Violent crime in Handsworth Wood totalled 1,365 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,429 in Tyburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Handsworth Wood and Tyburn 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%). Tyburn recorded 3,365 crimes previously (now 3,391, +0.8%).

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

      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 Tyburn has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Handsworth Wood and Tyburn?

      Handsworth Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tyburn 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 Tyburn?

      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 Tyburn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handsworth Wood and Tyburn. 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.