Henley and Longford vs Wednesfield and Heath Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Henley and Longford West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wednesfield and Heath Town West Midlands Police

      Henley and Longford vs Wednesfield and Heath Town Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Henley and Longford
      West Midlands Police
      5,130 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wednesfield and Heath Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,824 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Henley and Longford
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,130
      4,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,809
      5,503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Henley and Longford
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town
      Violent Crime
      2,151 ↓12%
      2,156 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      336 ↓39%
      401 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      212 ↓38%
      238 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↓22%
      361 ↓23%
      Burglary
      254 ↓5%
      129 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      445 ↓2%
      366 ↓14%
      Drugs
      113 ↑26%
      95 ↑2%
      Public Order
      265 ↓13%
      234 ↓29%
      Robbery
      76 ↓17%
      75 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      581 ↑31%
      559 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↑18%
      29 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↓13%
      26 ↓51%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑24%
      71 ↓35%
      Other Crime
      104 ↓16%
      84 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Henley and Longford safer than Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Henley and Longford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,130 crimes in the last 12 months. Wednesfield and Heath Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,824 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Henley and Longford vs Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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. Wednesfield and Heath Town shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Henley and Longford and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      In Henley and Longford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,151 incidents). In Wednesfield and Heath Town, it is Violent Crime (2,156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Henley and Longford and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Henley and Longford recorded 336 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wednesfield and Heath Town recorded 401. 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 Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Violent crime in Henley and Longford totalled 2,151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,156 in Wednesfield and Heath Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Henley and Longford and Wednesfield and Heath Town 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%). Wednesfield and Heath Town recorded 5,503 crimes previously (now 4,824, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Henley and Longford and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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 Wednesfield and Heath Town has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Henley and Longford and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Henley and Longford falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Wednesfield and Heath Town 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 Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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 Wednesfield and Heath Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Henley and Longford and Wednesfield and Heath Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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