Henley and Longford vs NEC

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Henley and Longford West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      NEC West Midlands Police

      Henley and Longford vs NEC Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Henley and Longford
      West Midlands Police
      5,130 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      NEC
      West Midlands Police
      503 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      24.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Henley and Longford
      B NEC
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      5,130
      503
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,809
      516
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Henley and Longford
      B NEC
      Violent Crime
      2,151 ↓12%
      105 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      336 ↓39%
      36 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      212 ↓38%
      74 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↓22%
      93 ↓17%
      Burglary
      254 ↓5%
      11 ↑175%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      445 ↓2%
      83 ↑118%
      Drugs
      113 ↑26%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      265 ↓13%
      34 ↑100%
      Robbery
      76 ↓17%
      1
      Shoplifting
      581 ↑31%
      40 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↑18%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↓13%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑24%
      5
      Other Crime
      104 ↓16%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B NEC is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Henley and Longford safer than NEC?

      Henley and Longford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,130 crimes in the last 12 months. NEC has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 503 crimes. NEC scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Henley and Longford vs NEC?

      Henley and Longford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. NEC shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Henley and Longford and NEC?

      In Henley and Longford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,151 incidents). In NEC, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Henley and Longford and NEC?

      Henley and Longford recorded 336 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while NEC recorded 36. 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 Henley and Longford vs NEC?

      Violent crime in Henley and Longford totalled 2,151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in NEC. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Henley and Longford and NEC in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Henley and Longford recorded 5,809 crimes (now 5,130, a change of -11.7%). NEC recorded 516 crimes previously (now 503, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Henley and Longford and NEC?

      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. Henley and Longford has a resolution rate of 24.1% and NEC has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Henley and Longford and NEC?

      Henley and Longford falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. NEC 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 Henley and Longford and NEC?

      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 Henley and Longford or NEC on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Henley and Longford and NEC. 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.